Quality Inspector

Mansell Recruitment Group; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is looking for a Quality Inspector to join their quality team in Dunstable. This role involves conducting visual and dimensional inspections, managing non-conformance issues, and promoting quality awareness. Candidates should have hands-on experience with quality inspection tools, an engineering background, and strong communication skills. The salary offered ranges from £28,000 to £32,000 based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Able to read engineering and technical drawings.
• Previous experience in quality inspection.
• Understanding and experience with internal audits is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual and dimensional inspections.
• Perform sample inspections and generate reports.
• Handle non-conformance issues and manage CAPA.
• Liaise with suppliers and technical teams.
• Manage quarantine products and areas.
• Prepare and issue Quality Alerts.
• Promote quality awareness across the company.
• Perform internal audits related to quality and safety standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Ability to read engineering/technical drawings

Hands-on experience with quality/inspection

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

Technical or engineering background

Tools

Vernier calipers

Micrometers

Various inspection gauges

Job description

The Company

A leading engineering company is looking for a Quality Inspector to join the quality team.

The Role

• Conducting visual and dimensional inspections.
• Performing sample inspections and generating reports.
• Handling non-conformance issues and managing Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Liaising with suppliers, technical teams, warehouse staff, and production teams.
• Managing quarantine products and areas.
• Preparing and issuing Quality Alerts.
• Promoting and increasing quality awareness across the company.
• Performing internal audits related to quality, environmental, and health & safety standards.
• Supporting the implementation of inspection procedures and tools for continuous improvement initiatives.

The Candidate

• Able to read engineering/technical drawings
• Hands‑on experience with quality/inspection
• Previous experience using vernier calipers, micrometers, and various inspection gauges
• Technical or engineering background
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding and experience with internal audits is desirable.

The Package

The salary offered for this position is £28,000- £32,000 to candidates who can meet all key qualifications and abilities.