Quality Assurance Specialist

NXT Recruitment LTD; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering business is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to ensure components meet strict quality standards. This role involves inspections, documentation, and mentoring junior staff within a dynamic team focused on high-specification projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in quality inspection or control.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections on technical components.
• Manage non-conformance reports and liaise with suppliers.
• Mentor junior quality inspectors.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

CMM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Maryport (Rural)
Salary: up to £40,000 (DOE)
Job Type: Full Time, permanent

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering business known for delivering high-quality, performance-critical products to clients across a range of demanding sectors. With continued investment in people, processes, and facilities, they are now looking to strengthen their quality control function with the appointment of aQuality Assurance Specialist.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team, working on high-specification projects within a fast-paced and precision-focused environment.

The Role
As aQuality Assurance Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring that components and parts—both internally manufactured and sourced from suppliers—meet strict quality standards and specification requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out inspections on a wide variety of technical components
• Operating precision measurement tools including CMMs, micrometers, verniers, and gauge blocks
• Accurately recording and maintaining quality documentation and inspection results
• Identifying defects, managing non-conformance reports, and liaising with suppliers for resolution
• Verifying supplier certification and ensuring documentation compliance
• Reporting on quality assurance outcomes to department leads
• Mentoring and supporting junior quality inspectors to maintain best practices
• Actively contributing to ongoing improvements in quality processes

About You

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive individual with:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a quality inspection or quality control role
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards
• Experience using CMM equipment and software (ideally PC-DMIS)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general IT systems
• Strong communication skills and a team-focused approach
• Confidence working independently and collaboratively in a fast-moving environment
  

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