Quality Engineer

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd is seeking a hands-on Quality Inspector for Buckinghamshire, focusing on prototype and low-volume components produced by metal and polymer processes.

You will perform dimensional/visual inspections, first-off and final checks, interpret drawings, manage non-conformances, and support QMS activities while maintaining calibration records and driving improvements.

Qualifications

• Quality inspection experience within manufacturing or precision engineering.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Dimensional and visual inspection of components against engineering drawings and specifications.
• First-off, in-process and final inspection.
• Using manual measuring equipment and advanced metrology tools.
• Managing non-conformances, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Supporting supplier quality, customer quality and QMS activities.
• Maintaining calibration records and driving quality improvements.

Skills

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Drawing interpretation

ISO 9001 knowledge

CMM experience

FAIRs experience

GD&T

3D scanning

Tools

CMM

FAIRs

GD&T

3D scanning

Job description

I’m recruiting for a hands-on quality role with an established manufacturing company in Buckinghamshire.

The role covers the inspection and release of prototype and low-volume components manufactured using a range of technologies, including metal and polymer additive manufacturing, CNC machining, vacuum casting, injection moulding, sheet metal and die casting.

Responsibilities:

• Dimensional and visual inspection of components against engineering drawings and specifications
• First-off, in-process and final inspection
• Using manual measuring equipment and advanced metrology tools
• Managing non-conformances, root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Supporting supplier quality, customer quality and QMS activities
• Maintaining calibration records and driving quality improvements

Experience Required:

• Quality inspection experience within manufacturing or precision engineering
• Confident using calipers, micrometers and gauges
• Able to interpret engineering drawings and tolerances
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and quality procedures
• CMM, FAIRs, GD&T or 3D scanning experience would be beneficial

This would suit someone who enjoys being close to the parts and manufacturing process, while developing into a broader Quality Engineering role.