Quality Inspector

Mansell Recruitment Group; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Control Inspector for a precision engineering firm in High Wycombe. The role involves inspecting components to tight tolerances and ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates should have experience in precision inspection and be able to interpret engineering drawings. The position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 to £50,000 based on experience, along with benefits including pension scheme and holidays.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Company pension scheme

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Supportive environment with development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in precision component inspection.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T principles.
• CMM programming or operation experience is highly desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Strong communicator, proactive, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Inspect precision components to tight tolerances.
• Operate and maintain inspection equipment.
• Verify components against engineering drawings.
• Record and report inspection results accurately.
• Maintain calibration records and equipment functionality.
• Support continuous improvement in production.

Skills

Precision component inspection

Interpreting engineering drawings

Using manual inspection tools

Using automated inspection tools

Understanding ISO quality standards

Excellent communication

Job description

The Overview

This role involves taking full ownership of the inspection and quality control processes within a precision engineering environment. Working as part of a small, highly skilled team, you'll inspect complex components to tight tolerances using a range of manual and automated metrology equipment. The position requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to maintaining the highest standards of quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect precision components and tooling to tight tolerances.
• Operate and maintain inspection and metrology equipment, including CMMs, optical scanners, and microscopes.
• Verify components against engineering drawings, CAD data, and specifications.
• Record, report, and communicate inspection results accurately.
• Maintain calibration records and ensure equipment is operating correctly.
• Support production and engineering teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure all quality assurance processes meet company and customer standards.
• Contribute to process development to improve right-first-time manufacturing.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well‑organised inspection area.

The Candidate

• Proven experience in precision component inspection within a manufacturing or toolmaking environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T principles.
• Confident using both manual and automated inspection tools.
• CMM programming or operation experience is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of ISO quality standards and inspection documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Strong communicator, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Enthusiastic about precision engineering and continuous improvement.

Salary

£35,000- £50,000, dependent on experience.

Additional benefits include

• Overtime opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Supportive environment with development opportunities