Quality Inspector

Permanent Futures Limited; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Futures Limited is seeking a Quality Inspector to join a busy manufacturing/engineering environment. You will perform First-Off, In-Process and Last-Off inspections and verify components meet drawings, specifications and quality standards throughout production.

You will work with production, engineering and quality teams to identify issues, maintain calibration and ensure traceability, contributing to continuous improvements and high quality output.

Qualifications

• Experience carrying out First-Off, In-Process and Last-Off inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• A good understanding of dimensions, tolerances and geometric requirements.
• Experience using a range of precision measuring equipment, including verniers and micrometers.
• Previous experience inspecting machined or manufactured components.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to make accurate inspection decisions.
• Good record-keeping and documentation skills.
• The confidence to communicate quality issues effectively with production and engineering teams.
• A practical, methodical approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Carry out First-Off inspections to verify components are correct before full production runs commence.
• Perform In-Process inspections throughout manufacturing to ensure components remain within specified tolerances.
• Complete Last-Off inspections at the end of production runs to confirm continued conformity.
• Inspect manufactured components against engineering drawings, specifications and quality requirements.
• Accurately measure dimensional and geometric features using a variety of inspection equipment and hand-held measuring tools.
• Record inspection results accurately and maintain the required quality documentation and traceability.
• Identify and report non-conforming components, dimensional issues and manufacturing defects.
• Work closely with machine operators and production personnel to address quality concerns and prevent further non-conforming parts being produced.
• Support investigations into quality issues and contribute to corrective actions where required.
• Ensure measuring and inspection equipment is used correctly and remains within calibration requirements.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, attention to detail and housekeeping within the inspection area.
• Follow company quality procedures, health and safety requirements and relevant industry standards.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Tolerances interpretation

Geometric dimensioning

First-Off inspection

In-Process inspection

Last-Off inspection

Inspection documentation

Quality communication

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Bore gauges

Thread gauges

Plug gauges

Surface tables

Job description

Our client is recruiting for an experienced Quality Inspector to join a busy manufacturing/engineering environment. This is a hands-on inspection role responsible for ensuring manufactured components meet the required drawings, specifications, tolerances and quality standards throughout the production process.

The successful quality inspector will carry out First-Off, In-Process and Last-Off inspections, working closely with production, engineering and quality teams to identify and resolve quality issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out First-Off inspections to verify components are correct before full production runs commence.
• Perform In-Process inspections throughout manufacturing to ensure components remain within specified tolerances.
• Complete Last-Off inspections at the end of production runs to confirm continued conformity.
• Inspect manufactured components against engineering drawings, specifications and quality requirements.
• Accurately measure dimensional and geometric features using a variety of inspection equipment and hand-held measuring tools.
• Use equipment such as verniers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, thread gauges, plug gauges, surface tables and other precision measuring instruments.
• Record inspection results accurately and maintain the required quality documentation and traceability.
• Identify and report non-conforming components, dimensional issues and manufacturing defects.
• Work closely with machine operators and production personnel to address quality concerns and prevent further non-conforming parts being produced.
• Support investigations into quality issues and contribute to corrective actions where required.
• Ensure measuring and inspection equipment is used correctly and remains within calibration requirements.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, attention to detail and housekeeping within the inspection area.
• Follow company quality procedures, health and safety requirements and relevant industry standards.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience carrying out First-Off, In-Process and Last-Off inspection.
• The ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings.
• A good understanding of dimensions, tolerances and geometric requirements.
• Experience using a range of precision measuring equipment, including verniers and micrometers.
• Previous experience inspecting machined or manufactured components.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to make accurate inspection decisions.
• Good record-keeping and documentation skills.
• The confidence to communicate quality issues effectively with production and engineering teams.
• A practical, methodical approach to problem-solving.