Quality Inspector

Guided Talent; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision manufacturing business based in Southampton is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure that components and assemblies meet quality standards. The successful candidate will perform dimensional and visual inspections using a variety of measuring tools, work closely with production and engineering teams, and maintain quality documentation. Ideal applicants have experience in precision engineering, strong attention to detail, and the ability to read technical drawings. This position offers competitive salary and benefits including annual leave and profit sharing.

Benefits

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual profit share scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quality Inspector or inspection-based role.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Practical experience using a wide range of manual and electronic measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect precision components and assemblies throughout the manufacturing process.
• Work with technical drawings, specifications, and inspection plans.
• Complete inspection reports and quality documentation.

Skills

Dimensional inspection

Reading engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Familiarity with manual measuring equipment

Education

Formal quality or engineering qualifications

Tools

Vernier callipers

Digital callipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

CMM

Job description

Quality Inspector

Location: Southampton
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Due to continued growth, our client, a well-established precision manufacturing business based in Southampton, is seeking a Quality Inspector to support its quality and inspection function.

This is a hands‑on role focused on ensuring components and assemblies meet defined quality standards and customer requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with production and engineering teams, using a range of manual and advanced inspection equipment in a controlled manufacturing environment.

The Role

The Quality Inspector will be responsible for inspecting precision components and assemblies throughout the manufacturing process. Working from technical drawings, specifications and inspection plans, the role requires strong attention to detail and a thorough understanding of dimensional and visual inspection techniques.

This position would suit an experienced inspector with a background in precision engineering or manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Dimensional inspection of components and assemblies to engineering drawings
• Use of manual measuring equipment including:
  • Vernier callipers
  • Digital callipers
  • Micrometers (internal, external and depth)
  • Height gauges
  • Bore gauges
  • Thread gauges and plug gauges
• Visual inspection of components for surface finish and workmanship
• Operation of optical and profile measurement equipment, including shadow graphs / profile projectors
• Use of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) for dimensional verification
• Use of portable measuring equipment such as Faro Arms or similar articulated measuring arms
• Completion of inspection reports and quality documentation
• Identification and recording of non-conformances
• Supporting root cause investigations and corrective actions
• Working to defined quality procedures and cleanliness standards
• Liaising with production and engineering to resolve quality issues
• Carrying out additional reasonable duties as directed by supervision

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a Quality Inspector or inspection-based role
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances
• Practical experience using a wide range of manual and electronic measuring equipment
• A methodical approach with high attention to detail
• Experience working in a precision manufacturing environment
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK

Desirable Experience

• Experience programming or operating CMMs
• Experience using Faro Arms or portable CMM equipment
• Formal quality or engineering qualifications
• Knowledge of ISO quality standards

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual profit share scheme