Quality Engineer

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd is seeking a hands-on quality inspector for a Buckinghamshire manufacturing site. You will perform dimensional and visual inspection against drawings, support QA processes, and help drive improvements. The role involves using calipers, micrometers and metrology tools, handling non-conformances, and contributing to QMS activities in line with ISO 9001 requirements. Experience interpreting tolerances and performing first-off checks is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting components in manufacturing or precision engineering environments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Proficiency with calipers, micrometers and basic metrology tools.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Dimensional and visual inspection of components against drawings and specifications.
• First-off, in-process and final inspection.
• Use of manual measuring equipment and metrology tools.
• Manage non-conformances, root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support supplier, customer quality and QMS activities.

Skills

Quality inspection

Calipers and micrometers

Reading drawings

Metrology knowledge

Education

ISO 9001 awareness

Tools

CMM

3D scanning

FAIRs

Job description

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

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