Quality Inspector

Reed; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in City Of London is looking for a Quality Control Inspector to verify parts and ensure compliance with specifications. The role involves responsibility for inspection records, supporting production, and identifying non-conformances in a night shift capacity. Experience in precision inspection is required, and HND or equivalent qualification is a must.

Benefits

Opportunities for development

Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience inspecting precision components and using inspection gauges.
• Familiarity with CMM operation and sheet metal/fabricated parts.

Responsibilities

• Verifying parts against engineering drawings and customer specifications.
• Completing inspection records with full traceability.
• Supporting production with batch verification.

Skills

Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications

Experience inspecting precision components

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

HND or equivalent qualification

Tools

Inspection gauges

CMM operation

Job description

Overview

Night Shift | Permanent | Competitive Salary

Are you detail-driven and passionate about quality assurance in manufacturing? Join a precision engineering team where your inspection skills will help maintain the highest standards in product verification and compliance.

The Role

As a Quality Control Inspector working night shifts, you’ll be responsible for:

• Verifying parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies against engineering drawings and customer specifications
• Completing inspection records with full traceability
• Supporting production with batch verification and FAIRs (First Article Inspection Reports)
• Identifying and escalating non-conformances
• Participating in continuous improvement and new product introduction planning

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Experience inspecting precision components and using inspection gauges
• Familiarity with CMM operation and sheet metal/fabricated parts
• HND or equivalent qualification
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Aerospace experience is a plus but not essential

Desirable Extras

• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Javelin)
• Awareness of MSA, NDT, SPC, ISO/ASME standards
• CMM programming ability

Why Apply?

• Be part of a skilled and supportive team
• Work on high-spec products in a quality-focused environment
• Opportunities for development and involvement in continuous improvement initiatives

Apply today to take the next step in your quality control career. Night shift availability is essential.