QA Inspector

Jaege Smart Turn Ltd; Crick; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days holiday

Pension scheme

Free parking

Job summary

Smart Turn Ltd in Crick, Northamptonshire, is seeking a QA Inspector to join their SME precision engineering team. The role involves inspecting CNC-produced components, reading engineering drawings, and maintaining ISO9001 records.

Training is provided for the right candidate, with opportunities to progress within a high-precision environment. We offer two shifts, full-time permanent contract, and a starting hourly salary of £14–£16 with weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Experience in setting/operating CNC machines or inspecting CNC output.
• Familiarity with ISO9001 quality systems and engineering drawings.
• Willingness to progress from QA role with training provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform patrol, in-process and final inspections of turned/milled components with inspection tools.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and maintain ISO9001 records.
• Identify non-conformances and support production to resolve issues.
• Ensure components conform to specifications and dimensions.

Skills

CNC inspection

Engineering drawings

Quality assurance

ISO9001 knowledge

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Verniers

Shadowgraphs

Optical measuring machines

CMM (manual)

Screw gauges

Plug gauges

Job description

Starting Salary : £14 – £16 per hour.Paid weekly, 1 week in arrears

Contract : Full time, Permanent

Hours : We operate two shifts over 5 days. As a QA Inspectoryour hours would be: 07.45am – 16.05pm Monday to Thursday and 08.00am – 14.00pm on a Friday.

Benefits : 21 Days holiday (+ bank holidays), Pension scheme and Free Parking!

Join a High-Precision Engineering Company Supporting Formula 1 & Energy Sectors

Smart Turn Ltd is an ISO-9001-certified precision engineering company with over 30 years of expertise in manufacturing high-quality components for the Formula 1 and energy industries.

Based in Crick, Northamptonshire, we are proud to deliver excellence, innovation and reliability to our customers

As part of our continued growth, we’re looking forCNC Operators to join our expanding team!

Whether you’re experienced or looking to develop your skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in precision engineering!

QA Inspector– About the role:

We are seeking a skilled Quality Inspector to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have experience in setting and operating CNC machines – or inspecting the output of one - and will possess the knowledge and skills to verify the quality of components.

We are willing to consider applications from less experienced QA staff who wish to progress as long as they have experience working with precision machined metal components

This QA position will encompass a breadth of different roles, and thus we're looking for someone who is familiar with an SME precision engineering manufacturing environment and comfortable with the manual handling of metal components.

As our QA Inspector, you will:

• Perform patrol, in-process and final inspections of precision turned and milled components, using various inspection tools and equipment, Inspection is primarily manual using micrometers , height gauges, verniers and screw & plug gauges. Manual CMMs are also used.
• Read and interpret technical engineering drawings
• Maintain records and follow procedures as per the Company’s ISO9001 quality system
• Reviewtechnical drawings ensuring that components conform to the required specifications and dimensions
• Identify and document any non-conformances and work with the production team to resolve any issues

In order to be successful in this role you should have (training will provided for the right candidate):

• Proficient in the use of inspection tools and equipment (calipers, micrometers, gauges, shadowgraphs, optical measurement machines)
• Experience of working within an ISO9001 QMS environment
• Thorough understanding of engineering drawings

Come and meet us!

We're a little retro at Smart Turn, and think the best way to get to know someone is to have a face-to-face conversation.