Precision Quality Inspector - Flexible Work Options

Nicholas Associates; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates is seeking a Quality Inspector to help maintain product quality throughout manufacturing. You will conduct inspections, perform dimensional checks and ensure materials and finished components meet defined criteria.

Responsibilities include recording inspection results, using precision tools like micrometers and calipers, and supporting root-cause investigations and quality improvements across production teams. Applicants should have prior manufacturing QA experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection in manufacturing.
• Able to read technical drawings and tolerances.
• Experience using measuring instruments.
• Accurate record keeping and reporting.
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality checks at production stages.
• Assess components against drawings and tolerances.
• Document findings and escalate deviations.
• Maintain inspection records and traceability.
• Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Assist with internal quality audits.

Skills

Quality inspection

Dimensional tolerances

Measuring instruments

Documentation

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Tools

Micrometers

Vernier calipers

Dial indicators

Optical measuring systems

Inspection equipment

Job description

Nicholas Associates is seeking a Quality Inspector to help maintain product quality throughout manufacturing. You will conduct inspections, perform dimensional checks and ensure materials and finished components meet defined criteria.

Responsibilities include recording inspection results, using precision tools like micrometers and calipers, and supporting root-cause investigations and quality improvements across production teams. Applicants should have prior manufacturing QA experience.