Precision Quality Manager & CMM Inspector

Forward Assist Recruitment Ltd; Nelson; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ownership of quality processes

Hands-on role

Impact on quality

Career growth

Job summary

Forward Assist Recruitment Ltd is assisting an established precision engineering business in Nelson, Lancashire, to recruit an experienced Quality Manager / Chief Inspector. The role combines hands-on quality oversight with day-to-day manufacturing support, ensuring components meet customer specifications and industry standards including AS9100.

You will oversee inspection across the operation, manage QA documentation, calibration, audits, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Five years' experience in engineering/precision manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Hands-on approach to quality management and problem-solving.
• Experience with AS9100/ISO 9001 is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for quality assurance and inspection activities across the manufacturing operation.
• Oversee first-off, in-process and final inspection of precision‑engineered components.
• Programme and operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) to ensure components meet technical specifications.
• Maintain and develop quality management systems in line with AS9100 and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Prepare and manage First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), PPAP documentation and non-conformance reports.
• Coordinate internal, external and customer audits, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
• Manage calibration systems, material traceability and quality documentation.
• Work closely with production teams to investigate quality issues, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Support the development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers regarding quality requirements, technical queries and non-conformances.
• Ensure inspection schedules align with production demands and customer delivery expectations.

Skills

Quality management

Inspection

CMM

AS9100

ISO 9001

Documentation

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Communication

Excel

Tools

CMM programming

Job description

Forward Assist Recruitment Ltd is assisting an established precision engineering business in Nelson, Lancashire, to recruit an experienced Quality Manager / Chief Inspector. The role combines hands-on quality oversight with day-to-day manufacturing support, ensuring components meet customer specifications and industry standards including AS9100.

You will oversee inspection across the operation, manage QA documentation, calibration, audits, and continuous improvement.