Precision Quality Inspector – FAI & Metrology Expert

Qualitrol; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualitrol in Belfast is seeking a Quality Inspection Technician to support quality assurance, inspection, calibration, and production improvement for instruments and monitoring products. You will verify conformance, document inspection results, and assist MRB processes while coordinating with production and warehousing to resolve issues.

The role requires strong metrology knowledge, GD&T, blueprint reading, and experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including English and Maths (C or above) or equivalent.
• 3+ years of quality assurance, inspection, or calibration experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of blueprint reading and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong working knowledge of metrology, methods of measurement, calibration practices, and applicable standards.
• Certification as a Calibration Technician or Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document First Article Inspections (FAI) per drawings and specs.
• Prepare inspection reports, performance records and communicate FAI results to stakeholders.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specs to determine product requirements.
• Conduct receiving, in-process and final inspections to verify conformity.
• Measure dimensions and evaluate functionality against specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Use CMM, micrometers, gauges and calipers for measurements.
• Make product acceptance decisions and escalate quality concerns as needed.
• Maintain inspection records and MRB related transactions.
• Support calibration activities and scheduling of external calibrations.
• Assist PPAP tasks and maintain standard work for manufacturing cells.

Skills

Metrology

GD&T knowledge

Blueprint reading

Calibration practices

Quality standards

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Engineering/Quality qualification (HND/HNC/BTEC)

Tools

CMM

Micrometers

Gauges

Calipers

Job description

Qualitrol in Belfast is seeking a Quality Inspection Technician to support quality assurance, inspection, calibration, and production improvement for instruments and monitoring products. You will verify conformance, document inspection results, and assist MRB processes while coordinating with production and warehousing to resolve issues.

The role requires strong metrology knowledge, GD&T, blueprint reading, and experience in a manufacturing environment.