Quality Inspector

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a hands-on quality professional for a Buckinghamshire-based manufacturing environment. You will perform dimensional and visual inspections against engineering drawings, conduct first-off and in-process checks, and support QMS activities.

The role requires experience with calipers, micrometers, gauges and interpretation of tolerances, with familiarity in ISO 9001. Opportunities include working closely with manufacturing processes and advancing into broader

Qualifications

• Quality inspection experience within manufacturing or precision engineering.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and quality procedures.
• Experience with CMM, FAIRs, GD&T or 3D scanning is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Dimensional and visual inspection of components against drawings and specs.
• First-off, in-process and final inspection.
• Use of manual measuring equipment and metrology tools.
• Manage non-conformances, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support supplier quality, customer quality and QMS activities.
• Maintain calibration records and drive quality improvements.

Skills

Quality inspection

Root cause analysis

Non-conformances

QMS

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

CMM

3D scanning

Job description

I’m recruiting for a hands‑on quality role with an established manufacturing company in Buckinghamshire.

Responsibilities:

• Dimensional and visual inspection of components against engineering drawings and specifications
• First-off, in-process and final inspection
• Using manual measuring equipment and advanced metrology tools
• Managing non-conformances, root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Supporting supplier quality, customer quality and QMS activities
• Maintaining calibration records and driving quality improvements

Experience Required:

• Quality inspection experience within manufacturing or precision engineering
• Confident using calipers, micrometers and gauges
• Able to interpret engineering drawings and tolerances
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and quality procedures
• CMM, FAIRs, GD&T or 3D scanning experience would be beneficial

This would suit someone who enjoys being close to the parts and manufacturing process, while developing into a broader Quality Engineering role.