Quality Inspector

Actio Recruitment; Warwick; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life insurance

Sick pay

On-site parking

Job summary

Actio Recruitment is recruiting a Quality Inspector in Warwick to join a specialist precision engineering manufacturer serving aerospace and motorsport industries.

You will read engineering drawings, perform first-off and final inspections, and help ensure components meet strict tolerances with various precision instruments. CMM/PC-DMIS experience is advantageous and an engineering apprenticeship is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, stage drawings and customer specifications.
• Carry out first-off and final inspections using first-principle inspection techniques.
• Inspect finished components using precision measuring instruments.
• Prepare Final Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and 100% inspection where required.
• Support shop floor with technical guidance and quality problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, stage drawings and customer specifications.
• Carry out first-off and final inspections using first-principle inspection techniques.
• Inspect finished components using precision measuring instruments.
• Complete final inspection plans, including 100% inspection where required.
• Prepare and complete First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Support the shop floor with technical guidance and quality-related problem-solving.
• Ensure components meet drawing tolerances and quality standards.

Skills

Engineering drawings

Inspection techniques

Precision measuring

FAIR documentation

CMM PC-DMIS

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

PC-DMIS

Job description

Quality Inspector

Location: Warwick

Salary: Up to £691.95 per week

Shift: Days or Afternoons

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We are recruiting for an experienced Quality Inspector to join a specialist precision engineering manufacturer supplying components and assemblies to the aerospace and motorsport industries.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, family-run business where quality and attention to detail are essential. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring manufactured components meet customer specifications and exacting quality standards.

The Role

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, stage drawings and customer specifications.
• Carry out first-off and final inspections using first-principle inspection techniques.
• Inspect finished components using a range of precision measuring instruments.
• Complete final inspection plans, including 100% inspection where required.
• Prepare and complete First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Support the shop floor with technical guidance and quality-related problem-solving.
• Ensure components meet required drawing tolerances and quality standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Quality Inspector role within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment and first-principle inspection techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to inspection.
• Good basic mathematical skills.
• CMM experience, ideally using PC-DMIS, would be advantageous.
• A recognised engineering apprenticeship would also be beneficial.

Working Hours

Day Shift

• Monday to Thursday: 07:00-15:45
• Friday: 07:00-13:00
• 39 hours per week

Afternoon Shift

• Monday to Thursday: 14:30-23:30
• Friday: 12:45-17:30
• 39 hours per week

Pay and Benefits

• Salary of up to £691.95 per week.
• Additional afternoon shift allowance of £19 per shift, totalling £95 per week.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Company pension.
• Life insurance.
• Sick pay.
• On-site parking.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a quality-focused individual looking to join a close-knit engineering business producing high-quality components for demanding industries.