Precision Quality Inspector – Manufacturing & Compliance

ECHELON ENGINEERS; Wingerworth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Echelon Engineers is recruiting a Quality Inspector to ensure parts and finished goods meet specifications across the full supply chain. You will inspect incoming parts, machined components and final despatch items, maintaining accurate records and contributing to CAPA investigations.

Ideal candidates will read engineering drawings confidently, understand manufacturing processes, and apply metrology tools to verify tolerances and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience reading drawings and specifications to verify parts meet requirements.
• Knowledge of machining, fabrication, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiar with metrology equipment and measurement techniques.
• Understanding of quality standards and inspection methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming parts and materials against drawings and specs.
• Evaluate fabricated, machined, and secondary-processed components.
• Conduct supplier and site inspections for quality compliance.
• Inspect assembled products and finished goods prior to despatch.
• Maintain inspection records and prepare quality reports.
• Identify recurring issues and support CAPA processes.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Stores, Engineering, Assembly and Despatch teams.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Manufacturing processes

Quality standards

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 in relevant discipline

Tools

Micrometres

Digital calipers

Height gauges

Surface roughness equipment

Job description

Echelon Engineers is recruiting a Quality Inspector to ensure parts and finished goods meet specifications across the full supply chain. You will inspect incoming parts, machined components and final despatch items, maintaining accurate records and contributing to CAPA investigations.

Ideal candidates will read engineering drawings confidently, understand manufacturing processes, and apply metrology tools to verify tolerances and quality standards.