Quality Inspector

Adecco; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting for a Quality Inspector in the Southend-on-Sea area. You will ensure CNC-machined components meet customer specifications and tight tolerances in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role requires experience with precision inspection, GD&T and a range of measuring equipment. You will collaborate with production teams to drive quality and continuous improvement across the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Experience in a precision engineering or CNC machining environment.
• Strong knowledge of engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Excellent understanding of inspection and metrology techniques.
• Experience using manual measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct first-off, in-process, and final inspections of CNC-machined components.
• Verify dimensions, tolerances and surface finishes against drawings.
• Carry out routine shop floor inspections to ensure consistent quality.
• Interpret drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Identify and manage non-conforming products and NCRs.
• Work with production to investigate root causes and implement corrective actions.

Skills

GD&T

Metrology

Inspection techniques

CNC machining

Tools

CMMs

Micrometers

Vernier calipers

Height gauges

Dial indicators

Thread gauges

Job description

Quality Inspector

Southend-on-Sea Area, Essex

Competitive Salary | Full-Time | Temporary

Are you an experienced Quality Inspector with a background in precision engineering and CNC-machined components? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where quality, accuracy, and attention to detail are paramount?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established precision engineering manufacturer supplying high-precision components to highly regulated industries. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business committed to quality, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.

The Role

As a Quality Inspector, you will play a key role in ensuring that precision-machined components meet customer specifications, tight tolerances, and the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct first-off, in-process, and final inspections of CNC-machined components
• Verify dimensional accuracy, geometrical tolerances, and surface finishes against engineering drawings
• Carry out routine shop floor inspections to ensure consistent product quality throughout production runs
• Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and GD&T requirements
• Use a variety of inspection equipment, including: Micrometers, Vernier and digital calipers, Height gauges, Bore micrometers, Thread gauges, Plug and ring gauges, Dial indicators
• Operate optical inspection equipment and CMMs where applicable
• Identify and manage non-conforming products
• Raise and document non-conformance reports (NCRs)
• Work closely with production teams to investigate root causes and implement corrective actions

About You

• Previous experience as a Quality Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, or Quality Technician within a precision engineering or CNC machining environment
• Strong knowledge of engineering drawings and GD&T
• Excellent understanding of inspection and metrology techniques
• Experience using a range of manual measuring equipment
• A meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to quality standards
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with operators, setters, and management teams

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.