Quality Inspector

Reed; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a detail-driven Senior Quality Control Inspector. In this role, you will ensure product excellence by inspecting incoming parts, programming CMMs, and collaborating with various teams. The position offers an attractive benefits package, including profit sharing and paid training, emphasizing a work-life balance.

Benefits

Profit share scheme

Paid training

On-site chefs

Flexible working

Excellent pension

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting parts with advanced equipment.
• Programming and operating Hexagon CMMs.
• Ability to collaborate with design and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting parts before production.
• Programming and operating CMMs.
• Collaborating with teams to resolve quality issues.

Skills

Inspecting parts using advanced equipment

Programming Hexagon CMMs

Strong communication skills

Collaborating with teams

Job description

Overview

Are you a detail-driven quality control professional with a passion for precision engineering? Join a forward-thinking manufacturing company where your expertise will directly impact product excellence and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Quality Control Inspector, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality of incoming parts before they enter production. You’ll work alongside a skilled team, including other senior inspectors and assistant QC staff, reporting to the Quality Control Coordinator. This is a hands-on, proactive role requiring strong communication skills and a keen eye for detail.

• Inspecting parts using advanced equipment (including CMM) against technical drawings.
• Programming and operating Hexagon CMMs, interpreting results, and training others.
• Collaborating with design, production, and supplier teams to understand critical dimensions and manufacturing processes.
• Producing NCRs and detailed fault reports, maintaining traceability and documentation.
• Visiting key suppliers across the UK to resolve quality issues and strengthen relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting parts with advanced equipment (including CMMs) and reading technical drawings.
• Programming and operating Hexagon CMMs; interpreting results and training others.
• Strong communication skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to collaborate with design, production, and supplier teams and travel to supplier sites in the UK.

Benefits

This company offers one of the most attractive benefits packages in the industry.

• Profit share scheme – your success is rewarded.
• Paid training – continuous development is encouraged.
• On-site chefs – enjoy fresh meals daily.
• Flexible working – because work-life balance matters.
• Excellent pension – secure your future with a strong retirement plan.