Quality Inspector

TCS Consulting; North East; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £38,000–£42,000 per year

28 days annual leave incl. bank hols

Job summary

TCS Consulting is supporting an established precision engineering business in Durham, United Kingdom to hire a Quality Inspector / CMM Inspector. The role is hands-on, focusing on dimensional inspection of machined components, CMM programming, and quality documentation such as FAIR and ISIR.

The successful candidate will read engineering drawings, apply ISO 9001 standards, and maintain accurate inspection records while collaborating with production and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection within manufacturing, machining or precision engineering.
• Experience inspecting machine turned parts is essential.
• Experience programming and operating CMM equipment and preparing FAIR/ISIR documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review FAIR and ISIR documentation in line with customer requirements.
• Program and operate CMM equipment to complete dimensional inspections.
• Carry out manual inspection using micrometers, calipers, gauges and other precision tools.
• Interpret engineering drawings, material specifications and technical documentation.
• Record in-process inspection results, observations and any identified discrepancies.
• Liaise with production and quality teams to investigate issues and support corrective actions.

Skills

Quality inspection

CMM programming

DIMensional inspection

FAIR/ISIR documentation

Reading engineering drawings

ISO 9001 knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

CMM equipment

Job description

Durham, United Kingdom | Posted on 17/06/2026

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 4:30pm, Friday 8:00am to 3:30pm

Benefits for Quality Inspector / CMM Inspector

• Salary of £38,000 to £42,000 per year
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Stable role within an established precision engineering environment

Introduction for Quality Inspector / CMM Inspector

TCS Consulting is supporting an established precision engineering business in the search for an experienced Quality Inspector / CMM Inspector to join their team in Ushaw Moor, Durham.

This is a hands-on inspection role focused on machine turned parts, dimensional inspection, CMM programming and quality documentation. The role would suit someone from a subcontract machining or precision engineering background with experience preparing FAIR and ISIR documentation.

Responsibilities for Quality Inspector / CMM Inspector

As Quality Inspector / CMM Inspector, you will be responsible for inspecting machined components, reviewing technical documentation and ensuring inspection records are completed accurately. You will work closely with production and quality teams to identify non-conformances, support root cause investigations and maintain high standards across inspection activity.

• Prepare and review FAIR and ISIR documentation in line with customer requirements
• Program and operate CMM equipment to complete dimensional inspections
• Carry out manual inspection using micrometers, calipers, gauges and other precision tools
• Interpret engineering drawings, material specifications and technical documentation
• Record in-process inspection results, observations and any identified discrepancies
• Liaise with production and quality teams to investigate issues and support corrective actions

Requirements for Quality Inspector / CMM Inspector

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a quality inspection role within a manufacturing, machining or precision engineering environment. Experience inspecting machine turned parts is essential, along with the ability to program and operate CMM equipment and prepare FAIR or ISIR documentation.

• Previous quality inspection experience within manufacturing or engineering
• Experience inspecting machine turned parts is essential
• Experience programming and operating CMM equipment
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and material specifications
• Experience preparing FAIR and ISIR documentation
• Skilled in the use of micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision measuring equipment
• Understanding of ISO 9001 standards
• High attention to detail with good communication skills