Quality Inspector

Permanent Futures Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Futures Limited in Leeds is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to perform in-process and final inspections of precision metal components, ensuring drawings and customer requirements are met.

The role requires hands-on CMM programming and operation, along with a solid understanding of ISO 9001 quality systems, and close collaboration with production teams to resolve issues and maintain records.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Quality Inspector, Quality Technician or similar within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Essential - hands-on experience programming and operating CMM equipment.
• Essential - working knowledge and practical experience of ISO 9001.
• Previous experience inspecting metal or precision-engineered components.
• Strong understanding of dimensional inspection and measurement techniques.
• Confident interpreting engineering drawings, tolerances and specifications.
• Experience using manual inspection equipment including micrometers, verniers and gauges.
• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical approach to inspection.
• Good problem-solving skills and the confidence to raise quality concerns with production teams.
• Able to maintain accurate inspection records and work effectively within an established quality system.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out in-process inspection of manufactured metal components throughout production.
• Perform first-off, patrol and final inspection of components against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Program and operate CMM equipment to carry out accurate dimensional inspection.
• Use a range of manual measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers, height gauges and other inspection equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and component specifications.
• Identify and report dimensional or quality non-conformances.
• Work closely with production teams to resolve quality issues and prevent the manufacture of non-conforming components.
• Complete and maintain accurate inspection and quality records.
• Support investigations into internal and customer quality concerns where required.
• Assist with calibration and control of inspection equipment.
• Support continuous improvement activities across manufacturing and quality.
• Ensure inspection activities and documentation are completed in accordance with the company's ISO 9001 Quality Management System.

Skills

CMM programming

ISO 9001

Drawing interpretation

Dimensional inspection

Manual inspection equipment

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

CMM equipment

Micrometers

Height gauges

Verniers

Gauges

Job description

Futures Recruitment are working with a well-established and highly regarded manufacturer of precision metal components in the Leeds area who is looking to recruit an experienced Quality Inspector.

This is a hands-on quality position within a busy manufacturing environment, with the successful candidate responsible for carrying out in-process and final inspection of manufactured metal components, ensuring products consistently meet drawing, dimensional and customer requirements.

A key requirement for this position is previous experience programming and operating CMM equipment, alongside a good working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems.

The Role

• Carry out in-process inspection of manufactured metal components throughout production.
• Perform first-off, patrol and final inspection of components against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Program and operate CMM equipment to carry out accurate dimensional inspection.
• Use a range of manual measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers, height gauges and other inspection equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and component specifications.
• Identify and report dimensional or quality non-conformances.
• Work closely with production teams to resolve quality issues and prevent the manufacture of non-conforming components.
• Complete and maintain accurate inspection and quality records.
• Support investigations into internal and customer quality concerns where required.
• Assist with calibration and control of inspection equipment.
• Support continuous improvement activities across manufacturing and quality.
• Ensure inspection activities and documentation are completed in accordance with the company's ISO 9001 Quality Management System.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as a Quality Inspector, Quality Technician or similar within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Essential - hands-on experience programming and operating CMM equipment.
• Essential - working knowledge and practical experience of ISO 9001.
• Previous experience inspecting metal or precision-engineered components.
• Strong understanding of dimensional inspection and measurement techniques.
• Confident interpreting engineering drawings, tolerances and specifications.
• Experience using manual inspection equipment including micrometers, verniers and gauges.
• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical approach to inspection.
• Good problem-solving skills and the confidence to raise quality concerns with production teams.
• Able to maintain accurate inspection records and work effectively within an established quality system.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

This position would suit an experienced Quality Inspector who enjoys being hands-on and visible within the manufacturing environment rather than being solely focused on quality administration