Quality Inspector

Ambitions Personnel; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to join a precision manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have a detailed eye, solid experience in inspections, and a good understanding of engineering standards. Key responsibilities include conducting inspections, working to ISO 9001:2015 standards, and interpreting engineering drawings. Additional qualifications in operating measurement tools and CMM inspection are desirable. Flexibility for shift patterns is necessary.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a quality inspection role.
• Solid hands-on inspection experience in precision manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform in process inspections of components.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Calibrate and maintain inspection tools.
• Conduct goods inwards and visual inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of engineering standards

Experience with manual measurement tools

Experience with CMM inspection

Experience with weld inspection

Tools

Micrometres

Verniers

Callipers

CMM devices

Height gauges

Job description

Job Title: Quality Inspector

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Inspector to join the team. This role is ideal for someone with a sharp eye for detail, a strong understanding of engineering standards, and solid hands-on inspection experience within a precision manufacturing environment.

Working

• Monday to Thursday 0630 - 1300
• Friday 0630 - 1130

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out in process (first off and patrol) inspections of machined and fabricated components.
• Work to ISO 9001:2015 quality standards, ensuring all parts meet specification.
• Interpret engineering drawings and symbols accurately.
• Perform component inspection using both manual and mechanical measurement tools, including micrometres, verniers, gauges, callipers, and CMM devices.
• Calibrate and maintain a range of hand inspection tools such as verniers and micrometres.
• Use height gauges for precision measurement (experience desirable).
• Review and interpret customer specifications to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Manage and control inspection equipment and gauges.
• Conduct goods inwards and visual inspections, maintaining high attention to detail.
• Support weld inspection as required (experience desirable).
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace in line with good housekeeping practices.
• Work effectively within a small inspection team, reporting to the Inspection Team Leader.
• Be flexible to work across different shift patterns in line with business requirements.

Desirable Experience

• Proven experience with CMM inspection.
• Previous exposure to weld inspection.
• Quality inspection experience gained in a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.

Give me a call on 07810 022392 / 01636 611320… happy to take calls after 5pm or What’s app me and I’ll call you back!

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