Quality Inspector

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Hythe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Inspector role in Hythe, United Kingdom, within an established engineering manufacturer. You will read engineering drawings and use precision measuring equipment to ensure parts meet customer specifications.

This hands-on position offers exposure to multiple QC areas, with opportunities to expand technical knowledge, support continuous improvement, and contribute to supplier and internal quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Proficient with Vernier calipers, micrometers and height gauges.
• Understanding of calibration processes and quality control.
• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect components against drawings and specs.
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspections.
• Perform goods-in inspections on materials and supplier components.
• Record non-conformances and support 8D investigations.
• Promote quality improvements and housekeeping.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Measuring equipment handling

Calibration understanding

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Team communication

Tools

Vernier calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

Quality Inspector

Join a well-established engineering manufacturer. Use precision measuring equipment, inspect high-quality components, and help drive continuous improvement. Excellent opportunity for a detail-focused quality professional.

Hythe

Salary: Competitive, DOE

Hours: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

Morgan Jones is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a Quality Inspector to join a busy and growing engineering manufacturing environment.

This role is ideal for someone with quality inspection experience who enjoys working with precision components, maintaining high standards, and ensuring products meet customer specifications. You will gain exposure to multiple quality control areas, developing a broad understanding of inspection processes and quality procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect components against customer drawings and specifications
• Verify dimensions using a range of precision measuring equipment
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspections
• Complete goods-in inspections on materials and supplier components
• Inspect finished products before dispatch
• Record and investigate non-conforming products
• Support continuous improvement and quality initiatives
• Assist with 8D investigations and corrective actions
• Support calibration activities as required
• Maintain accurate quality records
• Promote excellent housekeeping and health & safety standards
• Attend daily operational meetings
• Provide support during customer visits when required

What We're Looking For

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience using measuring equipment such as Verniers, Micrometers, Height Gauges and similar inspection tools
• Understanding of calibration processes
• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Problem-solving mindset
• Previous quality inspection experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment

Why Join Our Client?

• Stable, established manufacturing business
• Varied and hands-on quality role
• Opportunities to broaden technical knowledge
• Supportive team environment

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.