Quality Inspector

Terry Parris Associates Ltd; Hailsham; Presencial; GBP 44 000 - 54 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Company pension

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Occupational health checks

Eye care vouchers

On-site parking

Staff kitchen facilities

Tea & Coffee

Resumo da oferta

Terry Parris Associates Ltd is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to verify precision components and sub-assemblies, investigate non-conformances, and collaborate with suppliers to improve first-pass yields. The role blends hands-on dimensional inspection with supplier quality activities in a machine-shop setting.

Proficient reading complex drawings and tolerances, plus hands-on use of CMM, Faro Arm and metrology equipment, are essential to succeed. ISO 9001:2015 experience is preferred.

Qualificações

• Ability to read complex engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Experience with CMMs and Faro Arm equipment.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality systems.
• Strong problem-solving and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to communicate technical quality issues to suppliers.

Responsabilidades

• Inspect precision components and sub-assemblies against drawings and specs.
• Use CMM, Faro Arm and metrology equipment to verify dimensional compliance.
• Raise NCRs and support supplier resolution.
• Investigate non-conformances using root-cause analysis.
• Act as quality contact between shop floor, purchasing and suppliers.
• Apply AQL inspection plans and manage inspection controls.
• Review supplier performance and contribute to KPIs.
• Record deviations and drive continuous improvement.

Conhecimentos

Reading drawings

CMM inspection

Root cause analysis

Supplier communication

Quality control

Formação académica

Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering degree

Ferramentas

CMM

Faro Arm

Dimensional inspection tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Quality Inspector

Salary: £48.649

Location: Near Hailsham

Flexible hours, Permanent, full-time

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible Working Hours
• Company Pension
• Life Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Occupational Health Checks
• Eye Care Vouchers A state of the art working environment
• Free on-site parking staff kitchen facilities, with free Tea & Coffee Workwear

Quality Inspector

We are recruiting for an experienced Quality Inspector, to join our client team.

This is a really exciting opportunity, to join a very well established company and grow within the team.

You will verify precision components and sub-assemblies, investigate non-conformances and work directly with suppliers to improve right-first-time performance.

This position combines hands‑on dimensional inspection with supplier quality activity. It suits someone confident reading complex engineering drawings, working to tight tolerances and using CMM, Faro Arm and conventional metrology equipment within a machine‑shop environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect precision components and sub‑assemblies against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Use CMM, Faro Arm and standard metrology equipment to verify dimensional compliance.
• Raise NCRs, communicate findings clearly and support prompt supplier resolution.
• Investigate non‑conformances using root‑cause analysis and verify corrective actions.
• Act as a quality contact between the shop floor, purchasing and external suppliers.
• Apply AQL inspection plans according to supplier performance, product criticality and new‑supplier status.
• Manage inspection controls and red‑flag status within the ERP system.
• Review supplier performance, contribute to KPIs and support supplier audits.
• Record deviations accurately and champion continuous improvement across the supply base.

Experience Required

• At least three years of inspection experience within a machine shop or comparable precision manufacturing environment.
• Experience working within an ISO 9001:2015 quality management system.
• Practical experience using CMM or Faro Arm equipment and dimensional inspection tools.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, datum structures and geometric tolerances.
• Working knowledge of SPC, AQL, FAIRs and ISIRs.
• Experience communicating technical quality issues and performance information to suppliers.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Working with ISO 2859 -1:1999 sampling procedure for inspection by attributes.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of welding and fabrication processes.
• Experience within vacuum technology or another high‑precision scientific engineering sector.
• Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline.

The Quality Inspector may occasionally travel to supplier or client sites for meetings, audits and quality investigations. Reasonable expenses will be covered.

This is an opportunity for a Quality Inspector to take ownership of supplier quality issues while remaining closely involved in practical inspection work.