Quality Inspector

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Peene; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants is recruiting for a Quality Inspector to join a busy engineering manufacturing environment. The role involves inspecting components, verifying dimensions, and supporting quality initiatives to ensure customer specifications are met.

Ideal candidates will have experience with precision measurement tools and the ability to read engineering drawings, contributing to continual improvement and accurate quality records.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment (Verniers, Micrometers, Height Gauges).
• Understanding calibration processes and measurement traceability.
• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Inspect components against customer drawings and specifications.
• Verify dimensions using precision measuring equipment.
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspections.
• Complete goods-in inspections on materials and supplier components.
• Inspect finished products before dispatch.
• Record and investigate non-conforming products.
• Support continuous improvement and quality initiatives.
• Assist with 8D investigations and corrective actions.
• Support calibration activities as required.
• Maintain accurate quality records.
• Promote housekeeping and health & safety standards.
• Attend daily operational meetings.
• Provide support during customer visits when required.

Skills

Reading drawings

Numerical ability

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Quality inspection experience

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Calibration equipment

Job description

Quality Inspector

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Salary: Competitive, DOE

Hours: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

Morgan Jones is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a Quality Inspector to join a busy and growing engineering manufacturing environment.

This role is ideal for someone with quality inspection experience who enjoys working with precision components, maintaining high standards, and ensuring products meet customer specifications. You will gain exposure to multiple quality control areas, developing a broad understanding of inspection processes and quality procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect components against customer drawings and specifications
• Verify dimensions using a range of precision measuring equipment
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspections
• Complete goods-in inspections on materials and supplier components
• Inspect finished products before dispatch
• Record and investigate non-conforming products
• Support continuous improvement and quality initiatives
• Assist with 8D investigations and corrective actions
• Support calibration activities as required
• Maintain accurate quality records
• Promote excellent housekeeping and health & safety standards
• Attend daily operational meetings
• Provide support during customer visits when required

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience using measuring equipment such as Verniers, Micrometers, Height Gauges and similar inspection tools
• Understanding of calibration processes
• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Problem-solving mindset
• Previous quality inspection experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment

Why Join Our Client?

• Stable, established manufacturing business
• Varied and hands-on quality role
• Opportunities to broaden technical knowledge
• Supportive team environment

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.