Quality Inspector

Hyde Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Discounts from leading retailers

Free parking

Gym membership discount

Career development opportunities

Cycle to work

Job summary

Hyde Group is seeking a skilled Quality Inspector for our turning facility in Denton, near Manchester. The ideal candidate will perform first-off, in-process, and final inspections using CMM (PC-DMIS) and conventional gauges, reading drawings and GD&T to ensure right-first-time components.

You will collaborate with Production and Engineering to resolve dimensional issues, document NCRs, and support FAI/FAIR processes. A strong practical, detail-oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous Quality Inspection experience in manufacturing or precision engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Experience using CMM and PC-DMIS software.
• Familiar with conventional measuring equipment and inspection techniques.

Responsibilities

• Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspection of manufactured components.
• Operate CMM equipment using PC-DMIS software to inspect components and complex features.
• Use conventional measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers, height gauges, bore gauges and thread gauges.
• Read and interpret detailed engineering drawings, tolerances and GD&T requirements.
• Accurately record and report inspection results.
• Identify and document non-conforming components and support NCR activities.
• Support FAI/FAIR inspection and documentation where required.
• Work directly with Production and Engineering teams to resolve dimensional and manufacturing issues.

Skills

Quality inspection

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T

Inspection techniques

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

CMM PC-DMIS

CMM

Micrometers

Verniers

Height gauges

Bore gauges

Thread gauges

Job description

Are you looking for a fresh challenge, with a forward-thinking organisation within the high-tech engineering sector? The Hyde Group are established Industry experts within Aerospace Engineering and have a new vacancy for a Quality Inspector working at our turning facility in Denton.

About us

We have successfully supplied to the Aerospace industry for over 50 years. We are currently on track to achieve our strong growth plans and we pride ourselves on delivering right first-time solutions and going the extra mile to delight our customers.

About the opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join a reputable business with a strong set of core values in a friendly supportive environment. We have a strong focus on developing our people with the potential to further your career. We offer competitive salary and annual leave, with an entitlement of 25 days holiday plus 8 statutory holidays.

Victoria Production Engineering is looking for an experienced Quality Inspector to join our precision manufacturing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspection of manufactured components.
• Operate CMM equipment using PC-DMIS software to inspect components and complex features.
• Use conventional measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers, height gauges, bore gauges and thread gauges.
• Read and interpret detailed engineering drawings, tolerances and GD&T requirements.
• Accurately record and report inspection results.
• Identify and document non-conforming components and support NCR activities.
• Support FAI/FAIR inspection and documentation where required.
• Work directly with Production and Engineering teams to resolve dimensional and manufacturing issues.

What you’ll need

• Previous Quality Inspection experience within a manufacturing or precision engineering environment.
• CMM experience is essential, with PC-DMIS experience highly desirable.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of dimensional tolerances and inspection techniques.
• Competent using a range of manual inspection and measuring equipment.
• Good attention to detail with a practical, methodical approach.
• Confident communicating inspection findings with production and engineering teams.

Desirable Experience

• Aerospace, defence or other highly regulated manufacturing experience.
• Inspection of precision CNC machined components.
• Good understanding of GD&T.
• FAI/FAIR and AS9102 experience.
• CMM programming experience using PC-DMIS.

About you

You’ll be a practical, experienced inspector who takes pride in accuracy and quality. You’ll be comfortable working in a busy manufacturing environment, confident raising issues when something isn't right, and willing to work collaboratively with Production and Engineering to find solutions.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Exciting benefits package with access to discounts from leading retailers.
• Purpose built sites with free parking.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Excellent career development opportunities available.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Diversity and Inclusion

Hyde Group are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds in particular groups who are currently underrepresented in our sector.

All our roles require the need to obtain pre-employment security screening checks including referencing.