Product Inspection Manager - Manufacturing

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

Job summary

A leading engineering and manufacturing company in Gillingham seeks a Product Inspection Manager to lead a team in supporting next-generation combustion engine technologies. This role offers the chance to enhance skills in metrology within a dynamic and innovative environment, alongside competitive benefits including a hybrid working policy and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Dental plan

Employee assistance programme

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Gym access

Local discounts

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience managing a technical team or in a laboratory environment.
• Background in automotive or advanced manufacturing.
• Knowledge of 3D metrology and inspection tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of inspection engineers and manage workload across projects.
• Oversee engineering sample inspections and ensure quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and maintain equipment reliability.

Skills

Dimensional metrology

Stakeholder communication

Continuous improvement

Problem-solving

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29.06.2025

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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.