Quality Inspector

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Thurlaston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd, partnering with a precision engineering client in Leicester, is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to strengthen the quality team. You will perform first-off, patrol and final inspections of precision machined components and ensure adherence to ISO 9001 standards.

You will interrogate engineering drawings, use Verniers, Micrometers and CMM equipment, and contribute to FAIRs and NCR investigations in a fast-paced subcontract environment.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained or time-served engineer background.
• Prev. experience as Quality Inspector in precision engineering/CNC environment.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances and GD&T.
• Experience using manual inspection equipment: Verniers, Micrometers, Height Gauges, Bore Gauges, Shadow Graphs.
• Aberlink CMM experience desirable (programming not required).
• Experience completing FAIRs (First Article Inspection Reports).
• Experience raising and investigating NCRs.
• Carrying out first-off, patrol and final inspection.
• Strong attention to detail and record keeping.
• Good computer literacy and inspection documentation.
• Ability to work in a busy subcontract manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication across production and quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Carry out first-off, patrol and final inspection of precision machined components.
• Inspect components against engineering drawings using manual inspection equipment.
• Operate the Aberlink CMM to verify dimensions where required.
• Complete FAIR documentation in line with customer requirements.
• Raise, investigate and assist in resolving NCRs.
• Support Quality Manager with day-to-day quality activities and improvements.
• Ensure inspection records and quality documentation are completed accurately.
• Support production by identifying quality issues to maintain efficient manufacturing.
• Ensure all inspection activities comply with ISO 9001 procedures.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and management to maintain high quality.

Skills

GD&T

Inspection

Documentation

Communication

Education

Apprentice trained or time-served engineering background

Tools

Aberlink CMM

Verniers

Micrometers

Height Gauges

Shadow Graphs

Bore Gauges

Job description

Quality Inspector

Leicester
Days Monday - Thursday 7:00am - 5:15pm
Overtime Available on Fridays

Contek Recruitment are working in partnership with a precision engineering client in Leicester who are looking to strengthen their Quality department with the appointment of a Quality Inspector.

Our client is a long-established precision engineering company manufacturing high-precision CNC machined components for a range of demanding industries including Motorsport, Defence, Scientific, Marine and Electronics. Operating from a modern manufacturing facility, they continue to invest in the latest CNC machining and inspection technology, supplying customers with complex, tight-tolerance components whilst maintaining exceptional quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Inspector who enjoys working in a fast-paced subcontract machining environment and wants to play a key role supporting production and maintaining the highest levels of quality.

Experience & Skills Required

• Ideally apprentice trained or from a time-served engineering background.
• Previous experience working as a Quality Inspector within a precision engineering/CNC machining environment.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, dimensional tolerances and geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T).
• Confident using a wide range of manual measuring equipment including:
  • Verniers
  • Micrometers
  • Height Gauges
  • Bore Gauges
  • Shadow Graphs
• Experience operating a manual Aberlink CMM is highly desirable (programming is not required).
• Experience completing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Experience raising and investigating Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Competent carrying out first-off, patrol and final inspection.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent record keeping.
• Good computer literacy and experience completing inspection documentation.
• Ability to work effectively within a busy subcontract manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise across production and quality teams.

The Role

• Carry out first-off, patrol and final inspection of precision machined components.
• Inspect components against engineering drawings using a range of manual inspection equipment.
• Operate the manual Aberlink CMM to verify component dimensions where required.
• Complete FAIR documentation in line with customer requirements.
• Raise, investigate and assist in resolving NCRs.
• Assist the Quality Manager with day-to-day quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure inspection records and quality documentation are completed accurately.
• Support production by identifying quality issues and helping maintain efficient manufacturing processes.
• Ensure all inspection activities comply with ISO 9001 quality procedures.
• Work closely with production, engineering and management to maintain the highest quality standards.

If you're an experienced Quality Inspector looking to join a respected precision engineering company where quality is at the heart of everything they do, Contek Recruitment would be keen to hear from you.