Quality Inspector

Mercury Hampton Ltd; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

100% site-based in Droitwich

Stable growing engineering manufacture

Opportunities for ongoing development

Job summary

Mercury Hampton Ltd. is seeking a Quality Inspector for a 100% site-based role in Droitwich. You will inspect components to engineering drawings, record results, and drive non-conformances to resolution while supporting calibration and continuous improvement initiatives.

This permanent position requires GD&T expertise, experience with precision measuring equipment, and adherence to ISO 9001 quality standards, with a focus on accurate documentation and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Quality Inspector within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong experience interpreting engineering drawings, including GD&T (essential).
• Experience using precision measuring equipment such as Vernier calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMMs and FARO arms.
• Good understanding of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience completing inspection reports and non-conformance documentation.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• UK Citizen and full, clean UK driving licence; able to work 100% onsite at Droitwich facility.

Responsibilities

• Inspect components and processes across manufacturing stages to ensure conformance with drawings and specifications.
• Record inspection results and report non-conformances.
• Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintain inspection records, NCRs and quality documentation.
• Assist with calibration activities and quality audits.
• Promote safe working practices and continuous improvement within production.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Interpret engineering drawings

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Vernier calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

CMMs

FARO arms

Job description

Quality Inspector

Location: Droitwich (100% Site-Based)
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Quality Inspector to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business based in Droitwich. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a quality-focused manufacturing environment, ensuring products meet customer specifications and industry standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The Role

As a Quality Inspector, you will be responsible for carrying out inspections throughout the manufacturing process, recording inspection results, identifying non-conformances and working closely with production teams to resolve quality issues. You will play a key role in maintaining quality standards and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection & Testing

Read, interpret and inspect components against engineering drawings, including GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).

Carry out dimensional inspections using precision measuring equipment including Vernier calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMMs and FARO equipment.

Inspect incoming materials, work in progress and finished products to ensure compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.

Record inspection results and report any non-conformances.

Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.

Quality Documentation

Complete and maintain inspection records, non-conformance reports and quality documentation.

Assist with updating inspection procedures and quality documentation.

Support calibration activities where required.

Continuous Improvement

Work closely with production teams to resolve quality issues.

Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Recommend improvements to enhance product quality and manufacturing processes.

Compliance

Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 quality standards and company procedures.

Assist with internal and external quality audits.

Promote safe working practices and report any health and safety concerns.

Requirements

Previous experience as a Quality Inspector within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Strong experience interpreting engineering drawings, including GD&T (essential).

Experience using precision measuring equipment such as Vernier calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMMs and FARO arms.

Good understanding of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.

Experience completing inspection reports and non-conformance documentation.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Good IT skills including Microsoft Office.

Desirable Experience

Welding inspection knowledge or experience (advantageous but not essential).

Experience with HVAC products or control systems.

Internal Auditor qualification (ISO 9001).

Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

Essential Requirements

UK Citizen.

Full, clean UK driving licence and own transport.

Able to work 100% onsite at the Droitwich facility.

What's on Offer

Permanent position

£35,000 salary

Monday to Friday

100% site-based in Droitwich

Opportunity to join a stable and growing engineering manufacturer

Supportive team environment with opportunities for ongoing development

This role would suit an experienced Quality Inspector with strong GD&T knowledge who enjoys working in a hands-on manufacturing environment and is committed to delivering high-quality engineering standards.