Quality Inspector

A5 Recruitment; Hyde; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday

Onsite Parking

Pension Scheme

Job summary

Client, a precision engineering firm in Tameside, is seeking a Quality Inspector to join the team. The role focuses on inspections to ensure conformance with procedures and high-quality standards.

You will record measurements, identify quality issues, and liaise with internal departments to deliver high-quality components. The position includes pension and onsite parking.

Qualifications

• Fully time-served engineer.
• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform formal evaluations and inspections of machined products at various stages to ensure compliance with procedures and quality standards.
• Accurately record all measurements and inspection checks.
• Identify and respond to quality issues as they arise.
• Report quality issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Assess feasibility of rework and implement corrective actions when required.
• Liaise with internal departments to promote the delivery of high-quality products.

Skills

Manual measurement tools

Engineering drawings reading

Report writing

Education

Fully time-served engineer

NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Quality Inspector

Location: Tameside

Salary: £17.58 per hour + Overtime (Potential to earn £45,000+ per annum with overtime)

Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 07:45am - 17:00pm
• Friday: 07:45am - 10:45pm

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Statutory Days
• Onsite Parking
• Pension Scheme

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Inspector to join our client who are a well established precision engineering firm based in Tameside. With a strong reputation for quality and reliability, they specialise in the manufacture of high-precision components for a variety of industries. The company operates from a modern facility and is committed to continuous improvement, investing in both advanced machinery and the development of its workforce. They maintain a strong focus on delivering products that meet exacting customer standards, supported by a dedicated quality control team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform formal evaluations and inspections of machined products at various stages (first-off, patrol, and final inspections) to ensure compliance with manufacturing procedures and quality standards.
• Accurately record all measurements and inspection checks.
• Identify and respond to quality issues as they arise.
• Report quality issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Assess feasibility of rework and implement corrective actions when required.
• Liaise with internal departments to promote the delivery of high-quality products.
• Work cooperatively with team members and accept constructive feedback from management.

Qualifications

• Fully time-served engineer
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proficient in using manual measuring equipment such as micrometers, vernier calipers, and height gauges
• Ability to reverse engineer and create detailed reports from samples
• Experience in completing customer documentation
• Familiar with the control and calibration of inspection, measuring, and test equipment per company procedures
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Skilled in producing clear, concise written reports
• Capable of working to both company and customer quality plans