Quality Inspector

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Benefits

Days off

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Quality Inspector in Bedford, commutable from Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Luton and Milton Keynes, to join a specialist engineering organisation working on high-precision components in an advanced manufacturing environment.

You will carry out detailed inspections using manual and automated equipment, program CMMs with PC-DMIS, interpret drawings and GD&T, and contribute to continuous improvement across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality Inspection or Metrology role within manufacturing or precision engineering.
• Experience using CMM equipment and PC-DMIS programming software.
• Knowledge of Leica scanning, PolyWorks and GD&T standards.
• Relevant engineering qualification (ONC, HNC, HND or equivalent).
• A time-served apprenticeship and 5+ years' experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out detailed inspections of precision‑engineered components, assemblies and sub-assemblies using manual and automated inspection equipment.
• Operating and programming CMM equipment using PC-DMIS, alongside Leica scanning and PolyWorks software.
• Interpreting engineering drawings, CAD models and GD&T specifications to ensure components meet tolerances and customer standards.
• Completing inspection reports, identifying non-conformances and working with manufacturing, design and quality teams to resolve issues.
• Supporting project delivery, maintaining inspection equipment and contributing to continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality inspection/metrology

CMM experience

GD&T knowledge

Education

ONC/HNC/HND or equivalent

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

PC-DMIS

Leica scanning

PolyWorks

Job description

Quality Inspector

Bedford, commutable from: Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Luton, Milton Keynes

£41280 + Company Benefits + Days

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Inspector to join a specialist engineering organisation, working on a range of high-precision components and assemblies within an advanced manufacturing environment.

This is a great opportunity to become part of a highly skilled engineering team, supporting the manufacture of specialist wind tunnel models and precision aircraft components for a range of major aerospace customers. You will play an important role in ensuring quality standards are maintained across complex projects, using a variety of modern inspection technologies and working closely with design, manufacturing and engineering teams.

The company offers a technically interesting environment where you will have the opportunity to develop your skills, work on bespoke engineering projects and contribute to continuous improvement across the business.

The Role:

• Carrying out detailed inspections of precision-engineered components, assemblies and sub-assemblies using manual and automated inspection equipment.
• Operating and programming CMM equipment using PC-DMIS, alongside Leica scanning and PolyWorks software.
• Interpreting engineering drawings, CAD models and GD&T specifications to ensure components meet required tolerances and customer standards.
• Completing inspection reports, identifying non-conformances and working closely with manufacturing, design and quality teams to resolve technical issues.
• Supporting project delivery, maintaining inspection equipment and contributing to continuous improvement activities.

The Person:

• Experience in a Quality Inspection or Metrology role within a manufacturing or precision engineering environment.
• Experience using CMM equipment and PC-DMIS programming software.
• Knowledge of Leica scanning, PolyWorks and GD&T standards.
• Relevant engineering qualification (ONC, HNC, HND or equivalent).
• A time-served apprenticeship and 5+ years' practical experience would be advantageous.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates