Precision Quality Inspector – Engineering & Manufacturing

Winsearch; Ringway; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Competitive hourly rate

Permanent, full-time position

Growing engineering business

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Winsearch is seeking a skilled Quality Inspector to join a precision engineering team in West Manchester. You will perform inspections across goods-in, in-process and final stages, using micrometers, verniers and gauges to verify dimensions against drawings and specs.

You will prepare inspection reports, sign off documentation, and contribute to continuous quality improvements while supporting production timelines and working with engineering colleagues.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a quality inspection role within manufacturing/engineering.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of inspection processes and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform goods-inward, pre-paint, in-process and final inspections.
• Inspect components against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Use precision measuring equipment (external/internal bore micrometers, depth micrometers, verniers, gauges).
• Complete dimensional inspection reports and quality documentation.
• Carry out visual inspections to identify defects and issues.
• Approve and sign off inspection documentation.
• Stamp and identify completed parts per procedures.
• Undertake minor rework, including paint touch-ups and thread tapping.
• Support packing and assembly activities as needed.
• Work to production schedules and deadlines.
• Collaborate with quality, production and engineering teams.

Skills

Quality inspection

Measuring equipment

Reading drawings

Documentation

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

External micrometers

Internal bore micrometers

3-point bore micrometers

Depth micrometers

Verniers

Gauges

Job description

Winsearch is seeking a skilled Quality Inspector to join a precision engineering team in West Manchester. You will perform inspections across goods-in, in-process and final stages, using micrometers, verniers and gauges to verify dimensions against drawings and specs.

You will prepare inspection reports, sign off documentation, and contribute to continuous quality improvements while supporting production timelines and working with engineering colleagues.