Precision Quality Inspector — First Article & In-Process

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Days shift

On-site work

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd is seeking a Quality Inspector for a permanent dayshift role in Ferndown. You will perform first article, in-process and final inspections using micrometres, callipers, comparators and other precision equipment to ensure components meet customer and quality requirements.

You will work closely with production and the Quality Engineer to document results, interpret drawings, and address quality issues in a controlled manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection within manufacturing/precision engineering.
• Experience conducting first article, in-process and final inspections.
• Strong knowledge of precision inspection equipment.
• Experience using micrometres and callipers.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct first article, start-up, in-process and final inspections.
• Carry out final inspection using precision instruments.
• Inspect all parts manufactured on site prior to external processes.
• Document inspection results and maintain quality records.
• Identify and report quality issues to the Supervisor.
• Support the Quality Engineer in monitoring quality procedures.

Skills

Quality inspection

First article

In-process inspection

Final inspection

Reading engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Written communication

Quality procedures

Production liaison

Tools

Micrometres

Vernier callipers

Comparators

Indicators

Pin gauges

Thread gauges

Scanning arms

Job description

Optima UK Inc Ltd is seeking a Quality Inspector for a permanent dayshift role in Ferndown. You will perform first article, in-process and final inspections using micrometres, callipers, comparators and other precision equipment to ensure components meet customer and quality requirements.

You will work closely with production and the Quality Engineer to document results, interpret drawings, and address quality issues in a controlled manufacturing environment.