Quality Inspector

Reevr; England; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

ReeVR is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector in East Sussex to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business. You will ensure components and assemblies meet exacting customer specifications, drawings, and quality standards in a highly regulated environment.

The role involves inspecting goods and sub-assemblies, using CMM/Faro Arm, and producing FAIR/ISIR reports, with a focus on continuous improvement and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Quality Inspector in precision engineering, machining or manufacturing.
• Strong ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Hands-on experience using CMM and/or Faro Arm equipment.
• Experience with FAIR/ISIR and quality documentation.
• Experience under ISO 9001 quality management system.
• Knowledge of GD&T, datum structures and tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming goods, precision-machined components and sub-assemblies.
• Carry out inspections against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Operate metrology equipment including CMM and Faro Arm.
• Interpret complex drawings, GD&T, and datum points with tight tolerances.
• Complete FAIR and ISIR reports.
• Identify and report non-conformances and deviations.
• Maintain quality documentation per ISO 9001:2015.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to resolve quality issues.
• Support continuous improvement and uphold high manufacturing standards.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

GD&T

SPC & AQL

Attention to detail

Independent working

Quality inspection expertise

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CMM

Faro Arm

Job description

Quality Inspector

Salary: £48,000 per annum Permanent East Sussex

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quality Inspector to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business based in East Sussex.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Quality Inspector with a background in precision engineering, machining or manufacturing to join an established team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring components and assemblies meet stringent customer specifications, engineering drawings and quality standards within a highly regulated environment.

The Role

• Inspect incoming goods, precision-machined components and sub-assemblies.


• Carry out detailed inspections against engineering drawings and specifications.


• Operate a range of metrology equipment, including CMM and Faro Arm.


• Interpret complex technical drawings, GD&T, datum points and tight tolerances.


• Complete First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) and Initial Sample Inspection Reports (ISIR).


• Identify, record and report non-conformances and deviations.


• Maintain accurate quality documentation in line with ISO 9001:2015.


• Work closely with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues.


• Support continuous improvement and maintain high manufacturing standards.

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Extensive experience in a Quality Inspector role within precision engineering, machining or manufacturing.


• Strong ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.


• Hands-on experience using CMM and/or Faro Arm equipment.


• Good understanding of GD&T, geometric tolerancing and datum structures.


• Experience working with tight tolerances and complex components.


• Knowledge of FAIR, ISIR and quality documentation.


• Experience working within an ISO 9001 quality management system.


• Understanding of quality control methodologies, including SPC and AQL.


• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Desirable

• Experience within aerospace, vacuum technology or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.


• Knowledge of welding and fabrication processes.


• HNC, HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing or an equivalent discipline.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £48,000 per annum.


• Permanent employment.


• Opportunity to join an established engineering business.


• A varied, hands-on role within a precision manufacturing environment.


• The opportunity to take ownership of quality standards and contribute to continuous improvement.