Quality Inspector

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Bath is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure products meet the highest standards. This role involves conducting inspections, supporting process audits, and driving quality improvements. The ideal candidate will have a solid knowledge of ISO9001, experience with CMM systems, and strong metrology skills. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about quality and precision to contribute to continuous improvement efforts across the business.

Benefits

Collaborative team culture

Opportunities for training and development

Exciting projects in a dynamic environment

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ISO9001:2008, AS9100 experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of metrology processes.
• Experience with CMM systems and engineering drawings.
• Proactive with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect first-off items and supplied goods using various tools.
• Conduct in-process inspection audits and provide feedback.
• Monitor and maintain inspection gauging, ensuring timely calibration.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering during process development.
• Drive process improvements and support new product introductions.
• Maintain accurate documentation for product traceability.

Skills

ISO9001 knowledge

Understanding of metrology processes

CMM system experience (VDMIS, Camio)

Ability to read engineering drawings

Proactive team player

Strong communication skills

Computer literacy (MS Excel, Word, Project)

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Job description

Quality Inspector

Location : Bath Area

Salary : £45-49k

Contract Type : Permanent

3 shift role

Nights : Sun 10.30pm to 6am (Mon to Thurs 10pm to 6am)

Mon to Thurs 2pm - 10pm (1.30pm to 9pm Friday)

Earlies : Mon to Fri 6am to 2pm (1.30pm Friday)

Are you passionate about precision and quality? We're looking for a Quality Inspector to join a leading manufacturing company who design and develop products for the defence industry. You will play a key role in ensuring products meet the highest standards and work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to drive quality and process improvements. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong quality inspection and metrology knowledge and a keen eye for detail to contribute to continuous improvement across the business.

About the Role

As a Quality Inspector, you will carry out

Central & Goods Inwards Inspection activities , including product and process audits, and support ongoing improvement initiatives. You'll work closely with the Manufacturing Engineering team to ensure inspection requirements are integrated early in the process and help maintain compliance with AS9100, ISO9001 , and other quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect first-off items and supplied goods using manual gauging, CMM, and surface testing equipment.
• Conduct in-process inspection audits and provide constructive feedback to production teams.
• Monitor and maintain inspection gauging, ensuring timely calibration.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering during process development.
• Drive process improvements using MSA and SPC methodologies.
• Support new product and process introductions.
• Maintain accurate documentation for product traceability.
• Assist in reviewing final and stage drawings prior to production release.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities across the business.

What We're Looking For

• Knowledge of ISO9001 : 2008 (AS9100 experience preferred).
• Strong understanding of metrology processes.
• Experience with CMM systems (VDMIS, Camio).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including geometric tolerancing.
• Proactive team player with a positive attitude and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills and computer literacy (MS Excel, Word, Project).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
• Eligible for UK SC clearance.
• Desirable: Experience with MRP / ERP systems (ideally Syteline).

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative team culture.
• Opportunities for training and development.
• Work on exciting projects in a dynamic environment.