Quality Inspector

Anonymous; Amersham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Anonymous is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our manufacturing team. You will inspect precision-machined components to ensure they meet drawings, tolerances and customer requirements, using CMM and precision instruments.

You will work closely with production and engineering, performing first-offs, maintaining records, and contributing to a strong quality-first culture through accurate inspections and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quality Inspector in a precision machining environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T confidently.
• Hands-on experience programming and operating a CMM.
• Strong knowledge of precision measurement equipment and inspection techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to first-time right quality.
• Good numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong record-keeping and documentation abilities.
• Capable of working independently and within a production team.
• Good communication across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed inspections of precision-machined components against drawings and specifications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and GD&T requirements.
• Operate CMM and other measuring instruments to inspect features.
• Analyse measurement results and determine product conformity.
• Identify and report non-conforming products and escalate issues.
• Raise Non-Conformance Reports and support investigations.
• Check calibration status of measuring equipment before use.
• Maintain accurate inspection records for traceability and audits.
• Support production during machine setups, first-offs and process checks.
• Communicate quality concerns promptly to relevant departments.
• Carry out goods-inwards inspections when required.
• Contribute to a quality-first culture and identify process improvements.

Skills

GD&T reading

CMM programming

Measurement equipment

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Documentation

Independent working

Team collaboration

Tools

CMM

Micrometers

Verniers

Height gauges

Bore gauges

Ring gauges

Job description

We're looking for a Quality Inspector to join our manufacturing team and play a key role in ensuring that high-quality machined components meet exact engineering and customer requirements.

This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with our production and engineering teams, using a range of precision measurement equipment and CMM to inspect components.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed inspections of precision-machined components to ensure they meet engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and GD&T requirements.
• Use a range of precision inspection equipment, including micrometers, verniers, height gauges, bore gauges, ring gauges and other measuring instruments.
• Program and operate CMM equipment to accurately inspect component features and produce inspection reports.
• Analyse measurement results and make informed decisions on product conformity and quality.
• Identify, segregate and report non-conforming products, ensuring issues are controlled and clearly communicated.
• Raise Non-Conformance Reports where required and support investigations into quality issues.
• Check that all measuring and inspection equipment is within calibration before use.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and documentation to support traceability, quality standards and audits.
• Work closely with production teams during machine setups, first-off inspections and process checks.
• Communicate quality concerns promptly to production, engineering and other relevant departments.
• Carry out goods-inwards inspections when required.
• Contribute to a strong quality-first culture, helping identify opportunities to improve processes and prevent recurring issues.

You will ideally have:

• Experience working as a Quality Inspector within a precision machining environment.
• The ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Hands-on experience in programming and operating CMM.
• Strong practical knowledge of precision measurement equipment and inspection techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to getting things right first time.
• Good numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong record-keeping and documentation abilities.
• The confidence to work independently while also being an effective member of a production team.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross functionl teams