Quality Inspector

Round Peg Solutions; Bracebridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company pension

Health care

Death in service

Uniform

Bike to work

Canteen & parking

Long service award

Referral scheme

Job summary

NMB Minebea UK is seeking a Quality Inspector at our Lincoln site to join a focused manufacturing team. You will perform first-off and in-process inspections, read engineering drawings and GD&T, and use manual measuring tools to ensure parts meet specifications.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing quality, strong attention to detail, and collaborative work with Production and Engineering to drive corrective actions and prevent recurrence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in quality inspection within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience in first-off and in-process inspection.
• Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Confident use of manual measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, gauges).
• Excellent attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset.
• Ability to work effectively within a production team with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out first-off inspections to validate set-ups and confirm products meet specifications before release.
• Performing in-process inspections and ongoing monitoring of production output.
• Interpreting and inspecting to engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Using a range of manual measuring equipment and inspection techniques.
• Identifying, recording and reporting non-conformances per quality procedures.
• Supporting containment, investigation and resolution of shop-floor quality issues.
• Working with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to support corrective actions.
• Completing inspection records, reports and documentation accurately.
• Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental standards.

Skills

Quality inspection

First-off inspection

In-process inspection

GD&T reading

Manual tools

Measuring devices

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Gauges

Job description

Are you a Quality Inspector who enjoys being at the heart of manufacturing qualitycatching issues early, working from drawings and GD&T, and helping production deliver right-first-time?

Our exclusive client NMB Minebea UK, part of a multi-billion-dollar global manufacturing group with operations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, is renowned for precision engineering and the production of mission-critical components.

This role is based at Doddington Road, Lincoln (LN6 3RA), supporting manufacturing operations through first-off and in-process inspection activities. Youll help ensure components meet engineering requirements and support production and quality objectives in a fast-paced environment.

As the Quality Inspector, your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out first-off inspections to validate set-ups and confirm products meet specification prior to release

• Performing in-process inspections and ongoing monitoring of production output

• Interpreting and inspecting to engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements

• Using a range of manual measuring equipment (e.g., micrometers, verniers, gauges) and inspection techniques

• Identifying, recording, and reporting non-conformances in line with quality procedures

• Supporting containment, investigation, and resolution of shop-floor quality issues

• Working closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to support corrective actions and prevent recurrence

• Completing inspection records, reports and documentation accurately

• Ensuring all activities comply with Health, Safety and Environmental standards

As the Quality Inspector you will bring:

• Minimum 5 years experience in a quality inspection role within a manufacturing environment

• Strong experience in first-off and in-process inspection

• Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T

• Confident use of manual measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, gauges etc.)

• Excellent attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset

• Ability to work effectively within a production team environment, with good communication skills

Desirable (but not essential):

• Time-served background in engineering/manufacturing

• Experience in high-volume or precision manufacturing

• Familiarity with quality systems, inspection documentation and traceability

• Exposure to root cause analysis / quality problem-solving

Shift Pattern / Hours (A/B Shift)

Overtime available when required:

• A Shift: MonThu 6:00am1:35pm | Fri 6:00am12:45pm

• B Shift: MonThu 1:25pm9:05pm | Fri 12:35pm7:00pm (20% premium Friday)
  (Additional site shift patterns may also operate.)

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Company pension (5% employer contribution)

• Subsidised health care & personal accident plan

• Death in service scheme

• Uniform, bike to work scheme, employee suggestion scheme

• On-site canteen & parking

• Long service award & employee referral scheme

This Quality Inspector position offers the chance to join a well-established site that values quality, process discipline, and technical capability. Youll be working alongside experienced colleagues and contributing to consistent product quality across manufacturing.

All successful applicants will be contacted within two working days