Lead Quality Inspector — Precision Engineering Tech Lead

EMBS Engineering; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus up to 7.5%

38 hours per week

33 days annual leave

Free parking

Canteen with free food & drinks

Counselling and mental health support

Staff social activities

Job summary

EMBS Engineering Ltd is seeking a Senior Quality Inspector to join a leading precision engineering manufacturer in Rotherham. The role focuses on leading the inspection team, applying manufacturing knowledge to complex projects, and maintaining compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100.

You will mentor the team, provide technical guidance, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring right-first-time quality across critical components.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quality inspection within precision engineering or manufacturing.
• Ability to lead an inspection team and provide technical guidance.
• Experience with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems and related records (FAIRs, ISIRs).
• Skilled at using manual measurement equipment and interpreting drawings.
• Strong verbal and written communication with internal and external audiences.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and capability to escalate when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day inspection activity and provide technical guidance.
• Mentor the inspection team and drive continuous improvement.
• Act as the primary technical expert on quality requirements for complex projects.
• Apply manufacturing knowledge to decisions and know when to escalate.
• Support site improvement activities and maintain ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 compliance.

Skills

Quality inspection

Leadership

AS9100/ISO 9001

Measurement skills

Communication

Job description

EMBS Engineering Ltd is seeking a Senior Quality Inspector to join a leading precision engineering manufacturer in Rotherham. The role focuses on leading the inspection team, applying manufacturing knowledge to complex projects, and maintaining compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100.

You will mentor the team, provide technical guidance, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring right-first-time quality across critical components.