Quality Inspector

CBS Butler; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

CBS Butler is recruiting a Quality Inspector to join a hands-on role in a precision manufacturing environment. You will inspect components to drawings, carry out first article inspections and support investigations into non-conformances.

The role offers a clear path to senior quality inspector and mentoring responsibilities. On-site position with a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T understanding

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Measurement techniques

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

AS/EN9100 Internal Auditor training

Tools

CMM operation

Job description

Quality Inspector

• Kidderminster (onsite role)
• £27,000 - £40,000 + excellent Benefits.

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 life cycle.

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.

If you're looking for a role where quality truly matters and you'd like to be part of a collaborative engineering team delivering complex, high‑specification products, we'd love to hear from you.