Quality Inspector

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Career progression

Job summary

CBSbutler is recruiting a Quality Inspector for an onsite, permanent role in Kidderminster. You will inspect components and assemblies against engineering drawings and GD&T, support production teams, investigate quality issues and ensure products meet customer requirements throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.

There is also a Senior Quality Inspector path for experienced candidates, mentoring responsibilities and leading quality improvement activities, with a rewarding salary range of £27,000

Qualifications

• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in manufacturing or engineering quality inspection.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience producing or reviewing FAIR documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect components and assemblies against engineering drawings and process requirements.
• Carry out manual inspections using precision measuring equipment including micrometers, height gauges and shadowgraph equipment.
• Operate and programme CMM equipment (where applicable).
• Generate, maintain and complete First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Raise and support investigations into non-conformances.
• Approve and inspect reworked components.
• Perform operator compliance checks and process audits.
• Develop inspection methods for new or complex products.
• Support continuous improvement activities alongside Engineering and Production teams.
• Contribute to internal and supplier quality audits.

Job description

Quality Inspector

Kidderminster (onsite role)

£27,000 - £40,000 + excellent bens.

We're supporting a highly advanced engineering and manufacturing organisation that develops innovative products for some of the world's most demanding applications. As the business continues to invest in its manufacturing capability, they're looking to appoint a Quality Inspector to strengthen their Quality team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on inspection role, thrives in a precision manufacturing environment and wants to play a key part in ensuring products meet the highest quality standards throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.

The Role - Quality Inspector

Working across a variety of manufacturing projects, you'll be responsible for inspecting components and assemblies, supporting production teams, investigating quality issues and ensuring products meet engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements.

You'll work closely with Manufacturing, Production Engineering and Quality Engineering teams to maintain robust quality standards while helping to drive continuous improvement.

For experienced candidates, there is also the opportunity to join at Senior Quality Inspector level, taking on mentoring responsibilities and leading quality improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities - Quality Inspector

• Inspect components and assemblies against engineering drawings and process requirements.
• Carry out manual inspections using precision measuring equipment including micrometers, height gauges and shadowgraph equipment.
• Operate and programme CMM equipment (where applicable).
• Generate, maintain and complete First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Raise and support investigations into non-conformances.
• Approve and inspect reworked components.
• Perform operator compliance checks and process audits.
• Develop inspection methods for new or complex products.
• Support continuous improvement activities alongside Engineering and Production teams.
• Contribute to internal and supplier quality audits.

What We're Looking For - Quality Inspector

You'll ideally have:

• An engineering apprenticeship or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Experience within a manufacturing or engineering quality inspection environment.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience producing or reviewing FAIR documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.

It would also be beneficial if you have experience with:

• CMM operation and programming.
• Root cause analysis techniques such as 8D or 5 Whys.
• AS/EN9100 Internal Auditor training.

What's on Offer - Quality Inspector

• Permanent position with a leading advanced engineering manufacturer.
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging products.
• Career progression opportunities, including Senior Quality Inspector level.
• Supportive engineering environment focused on continuous improvement.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.