Product Inspection Manager - Manufacturing

Tiger Resourcing Group; Gillingham; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Gillingham is seeking a Product Inspection Manager to lead a team and manage key engineering activities for advanced manufacturing. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in dimensional metrology and automotive environments. Offering a base salary of up to £64,000, hybrid work options, and additional benefits including a pension scheme and gym access.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Dental plan

Employee assistance programme

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Gym access

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Prior experience managing a technical team or laboratory environment.
• Background in automotive or advanced manufacturing.
• Deep knowledge of dimensional metrology and complex engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of inspection engineers.
• Manage workload across multiple engineering projects.
• Oversee engineering sample inspections and reporting.

Skills

Dimensional metrology

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Programming in MATLAB

Tools

3D metrology tools

Optical inspection

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

ProductInspection Manager

Location:Gillingham,Kent

Sector:Engineering/ Automotive / Advanced Manufacturing

An exciting opportunity has opened for aProduct Inspection Managerto lead ahigh-performing team at a cutting-edge engineering and manufacturing site. Therole offers a unique chance to support the development of next-generationcombustion engine technologies with a focus on carbon reduction andsustainability.

You will manage the inspection function,supporting key engineering activities such as product validation and newproduct development. This role is well-suited to a technical leader withexperience in dimensional metrology, lab management, and a background inautomotive or precision engineering environments.

Key Responsibilities:

·Lead and develop a team of inspection engineers and technicians,ensuring skill progression and high performance.

·Manage workload and resource planning across multiple simultaneousengineering projects.

·Drive continuous improvement and ensure conformance with EH&S andquality systems.

·Oversee engineering sample inspections and provide timely, accuratedatasets and reporting.

·Champion 5S and workplace organisation within the lab environment.

·Lead training and management of specialist metrology and inspectionequipment.

·Represent the team at customer and supplier engagements, and withininternal reviews.

·Maintain calibration schedules and ensure equipment reliability.

Required Skills & Experience:

·Prior experience managing a technical team or laboratory environment.

·Background in automotive or advanced manufacturing, with hands-onunderstanding of inspection best practices.

·Deep knowledge of dimensional metrology, GD&T, surface finishmeasurement, and complex engineering drawings.

·Experience with 3D metrology tools, optical inspection, visual imaging,and measurement programming.

·Familiarity with diesel common rail injection systems or similarhigh-precision engineering products is advantageous.

·Strong stakeholder communication and the ability to workcross-functionally.

·Programming or automation experience using MATLAB, Python, or VBA is aplus.

·A problem-solving, self-starting attitude with the ability to managerisk and resolve conflicts effectively.

What’s on Offer:

·Base salary up to £64,000

·Hybrid working policy (up to 2 days WFH after probation)

·Company pension scheme, dental plan, employee assistance programme

·Subsidised on-site restaurant, gym access and local discounts

·Free on-site parking

This is an excellent opportunity to join aprogressive, innovation-led business with a strong commitment to engineeringexcellence and sustainability.

If you are an experienced inspection manageror metrology leader looking to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you.