Quality Inspector

Terry Parris Associates; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Terry Parris Associates in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quality Inspector to strengthen supplier quality and inspection capabilities. The role combines hands‑on dimensional inspection with supplier quality activity and requires confident reading of complex engineering drawings, tight tolerances, and experience with CMM, Faro Arm, and conventional metrology equipment.

The successful candidate will verify components, investigate non‑conformances, and work with suppliers to improve first‑time

Qualifications

• Three years of inspection experience in a machine shop or precision manufacturing environment.
• Experience using CMM or Faro Arm and dimensional inspection tools.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, datum structures and geometric tolerances.
• Working knowledge of SPC, AQL, FAIRs and ISIRs.
• Experience with ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect precision components and sub-assemblies against drawings and specifications.
• Use CMM, Faro Arm and metrology equipment to verify dimensional compliance.
• Raise NCRs and communicate findings to suppliers for prompt resolution.
• Investigate non-conformances using root-cause analysis and verify corrective actions.
• Act as a quality contact between 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 chain.

Job description

Quality Inspector

Location: Lower Dicker, East Sussex

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

A specialist engineering manufacturer is recruiting an experienced Quality Inspector to strengthen its supplier quality and inspection capability. The Quality Inspector 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.