Quality Control Inspector/Permanent/Onsite/Dorset

Endeavour Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Endeavour Recruitment seeks a Quality Control Inspector for a permanent, on-site role in Dorset. You will perform incoming goods inspections, read engineering drawings, and use precision instruments to ensure quality against drawings, specs, and PO requirements. You will verify certifications and maintain records to support QA processes.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, problem solving, and collaboration across Engineering and Quality teams within a technical manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Goods-In Inspection and production inspection within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and technical documentation relating to electronic assemblies, sub-assemblies and individual components, including PCBAs.
• Experience using electronic and mechanical inspection and measuring equipment, including verniers, micrometers and gauges.
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach to work.
• Good communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider team, collaborating across multiple departments.
• Competent IT skills, with experience maintaining accurate inspection records and documentation.
• Good understanding of quality standards, inspection procedures and manufacturing processes.
• A proactive attitude, with a willingness to learn and support the wider team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out incoming goods inspections, checking materials, components and assemblies against engineering drawings, specifications, purchase orders and quality requirements.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections using a variety of precision measuring equipment and inspection tools.
• Verify supplier certifications, inspection paperwork and product traceability documentation.
• Identify, record and report non-conforming materials in accordance with company quality procedures.
• Liaise with suppliers, Engineering and Quality teams to investigate quality issues and support corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and ensure internal quality systems are kept up to date.
• Provide support to stock control and stores operations when required.
• Ensure all inspection activities comply with company quality standards, health and safety procedures and customer requirements.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across Quality and Operations.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

IT literacy

Organised work

Tools

Vernier calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Excellent Permanent Opportunity - Quality Control Inspector

We are currently seeking an experienced Quality Control Inspector to join a leading client in Dorset on a permanent basis. To work full time, onsite in Dorset.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented Quality Inspector with experience in goods-in inspection and manufacturing quality control to join an established organisation within a technical engineering environment.

Please note: Due to security clearance requirements, applicants must be sole British nationals.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out incoming goods inspections, checking materials, components and assemblies against engineering drawings, specifications, purchase orders and quality requirements.

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections using a variety of precision measuring equipment and inspection tools.

• Verify supplier certifications, inspection paperwork and product traceability documentation.

• Identify, record and report non-conforming materials in accordance with company quality procedures.

• Liaise with suppliers, Engineering and Quality teams to investigate quality issues and support corrective actions.

• Maintain accurate inspection records and ensure internal quality systems are kept up to date.

• Provide support to stock control and stores operations when required.

• Ensure all inspection activities comply with company quality standards, health and safety procedures and customer requirements.

• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across Quality and Operations.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in Goods-In Inspection and production inspection within a manufacturing environment.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and technical documentation relating to electronic assemblies, sub-assemblies and individual components, including PCBAs.

• Experience using electronic and mechanical inspection and measuring equipment, including verniers, micrometers and gauges.

• Strong attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach to work.

• Good communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider team, collaborating across multiple departments.

• Competent IT skills, with experience maintaining accurate inspection records and documentation.

• Good understanding of quality standards, inspection procedures and manufacturing processes.

• A proactive attitude, with a willingness to learn and support the wider team.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within electronic engineering, electronics manufacturing or the defence industry.

• IPC-A-610 and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 training or certification.