Quality Inspector

Placr Recruitment; Waldron; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Placr Recruitment invites applications for a hands-on Quality Inspector in Lower Dicker, East Sussex. You will inspect complex components, manage supplier quality concerns and uphold a right-first-time culture across the business and its supply chain.

The role focuses on detailed inspection, root-cause analysis, NCRs, supplier communications and continuous improvement with occasional travel to supplier or client sites.

Qualifications

• Three+ years in a machine shop, precision engineering or similar manufacturing.
• Experience in ISO 9001:2015 quality-management systems.
• Practical experience using CMM or Faro Arm equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specs.
• Strong grasp of tight tolerances, datums and GD&T.
• Experience working with suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Knowledge of SPC and AQL tools.
• Experience with non-conformance reporting and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect components and sub-assemblies against drawings and specifications.
• Use CMM, Faro Arm and precision metrology equipment.
• Record deviations and non-conformances; raise NCRs as needed.
• Lead root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
• Communicate quality issues clearly to suppliers and sites.
• Review supplier performance and quality KPIs.
• Support supplier audits and quality documentation.
• Promote right-first-time culture across the supply chain.
• Occasional travel to supplier or client sites with expenses covered.

Skills

Quality inspection

Reading drawings

Root cause analysis

Supplier quality management

AQL and SPC knowledge

GD&T understanding

Supplier communication

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMM

Faro Arm

Job description

Lower Dicker, East Sussex | Full-time | Permanent | Salary dependent on experience

Are you an experienced Quality Inspector with a background in precision engineering or manufacturing?

Our client is looking for a skilled Quality Inspector to join its team in Lower Dicker. You will inspect complex components and sub-assemblies, manage supplier quality concerns and help maintain a right-first-time approach across the business and its supply chain.

This is a hands-on position involving detailed inspection work, supplier communication, root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing

• Inspecting components and sub-assemblies against engineering drawings and specifications
• Using CMM, Faro Arm and other precision metrology equipment
• Working with tight tolerances, datum points and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Identifying and recording deviations and non-conformances
• Raising NCRs and clearly communicating quality issues to suppliers
• Investigating non-conformances through root-cause analysis
• Ensuring corrective actions are completed and properly documented
• Acting as the main point of contact between the shop floor and suppliers regarding quality concerns
• Building strong working relationships with suppliers to achieve timely resolutions
• Reviewing supplier performance, quality KPIs and purchased-product data
• Supporting supplier audits when required
• Applying the appropriate AQL inspection plans based on supplier performance, product criticality and risk
• Managing quality red-flag controls within the company's ERP system
• Updating inspection requirements and quality information within the ERP system
• Supporting Initial Sample Inspection Reports and First Article Inspection Reports
• Promoting continuous improvement and a right-first-time culture across the supply chain
• Travelling occasionally to supplier or client sites, with reasonable expenses covered

What We're Looking For

• At least three years' experience within a machine shop, precision engineering or similar manufacturing environment
• Experience working within an ISO 9001:2015 quality-management system
• Practical experience using CMM or Faro Arm equipment
• Confidence using a range of precision measuring and metrology equipment
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering specifications
• A strong understanding of tight tolerances, datums and geometric tolerancing
• Experience working with suppliers to resolve complex quality issues
• Knowledge of quality and process-management tools such as SPC and AQL
• Experience of non-conformance reporting, root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• An understanding of ISO 2859-1 sampling procedures

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline

Relevant practical experience may also be considered.

It Would Be an Advantage If You Have

• Knowledge of welding and fabrication processes
• Previous experience within the vacuum industry
• Experience completing ISIR or FAIR documentation
• Experience supporting supplier audits and producing supplier-quality KPIs

About You

You'll be someone who takes ownership of their work and has a sharp eye for detail. You will be comfortable working independently, communicating clearly with suppliers and challenging quality issues constructively.

You'll also be motivated by improving processes, preventing repeat problems and helping the wider business get things right the first time.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a specialist engineering and manufacturing environment where quality genuinely matters. You'll work with technically complex components, have direct involvement with supplier performance and play an important role in improving standards across the business.