Quality Inspector

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Clays End; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Bath Area is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure products meet the highest standards. You will collaborate closely with engineering and manufacturing teams, perform inspections using various testing equipment, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a robust understanding of quality standards, metrology processes, and strong communication skills. A proactive team player is essential for success in this role, offering a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and development

Collaborative team culture

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ISO9001:2008 and AS9100 preferred.
• Strong understanding of metrology processes.
• Proactive team player with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Inspection activities including product and process audits.
• Inspect first-off items and supplied goods using gauging and testing equipment.
• Monitor and maintain calibration of inspection gauging.

Skills

Knowledge of ISO9001:2008

Understanding of metrology processes

Experience with CMM systems

Ability to read engineering drawings

Strong communication skills

Computer literacy (MS Excel, Word, Project)

Tools

CMM systems (VDMIS, Camio)

MRP/ERP systems (ideally Syteline)

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