Lead Quality Inspector, Precision Manufacturing

HR GO Recruitment; Staplehurst; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment seeks a Senior Quality Inspector to join a precision engineering/manufacturing environment in Staplehurst, Kent. The role oversees inspection activity, ensures product quality and supports continuous improvement on the shop floor.

The successful candidate will lead daily inspections, interpret drawings and GD&T, maintain QA records and support ISO 9001 audits, while mentoring junior inspectors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in an ISO 9001 manufacturing or precision engineering environment.
• Strong fine limit sheet metal inspection experience.
• Proven background in senior/lead inspection roles.
• Skilled in interpreting technical drawings and GD&T.
• Proficient with manual inspection tools; CMM experience beneficial.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience coaching or guiding small teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily inspection activities including first-off, in-process, and final inspections.
• Carry out fine limit sheet metal inspection using a range of measuring equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and GD&T.
• Maintain inspection records, non-conformance reports and inspection plans.
• Mentor junior inspectors and support resource planning on the shop floor.
• Work within ISO 9001 standards and assist with audits.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure measuring equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Provide clear quality reports to production and management teams.

Skills

ISO 9001

GD&T

CMM

Sheet metal inspection

Leadership

Root cause analysis

Calibration

Education

NVQ

City & Guilds

Tools

CMM

Job description

HR GO Recruitment seeks a Senior Quality Inspector to join a precision engineering/manufacturing environment in Staplehurst, Kent. The role oversees inspection activity, ensures product quality and supports continuous improvement on the shop floor.

The successful candidate will lead daily inspections, interpret drawings and GD&T, maintain QA records and support ISO 9001 audits, while mentoring junior inspectors.