Quality Inspector

ECHELON ENGINEERS; Wingerworth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Echelon Engineers is recruiting a Quality Inspector to ensure parts and finished goods meet specifications across the full supply chain. You will inspect incoming parts, machined components and final despatch items, maintaining accurate records and contributing to CAPA investigations.

Ideal candidates will read engineering drawings confidently, understand manufacturing processes, and apply metrology tools to verify tolerances and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience reading drawings and specifications to verify parts meet requirements.
• Knowledge of machining, fabrication, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiar with metrology equipment and measurement techniques.
• Understanding of quality standards and inspection methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming parts and materials against drawings and specs.
• Evaluate fabricated, machined, and secondary-processed components.
• Conduct supplier and site inspections for quality compliance.
• Inspect assembled products and finished goods prior to despatch.
• Maintain inspection records and prepare quality reports.
• Identify recurring issues and support CAPA processes.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Stores, Engineering, Assembly and Despatch teams.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Manufacturing processes

Quality standards

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 in relevant discipline

Tools

Micrometres

Digital calipers

Height gauges

Surface roughness equipment

Job description

Echelon Engineers is recruiting a Quality Inspector for a well-established engineering and manufacturing business. You will ensure incoming parts and finished goods meet specification and quality standards across the full supply chain, from goods in through to final despatch.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming parts and materials against technical drawings and specifications
• Evaluate fabricated, machined, and secondary-processed components
• Conduct supplier audits and inspect work-in-progress at supplier sites
• Inspect assembled products and finished goods prior to despatch
• Maintain accurate inspection records and prepare quality reports
• Identify recurring quality issues and support CAPA processes
• Liaise with Purchasing, Stores, Engineering, Assembly, and Despatch teams

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Good knowledge of machining, fabrication, and manufacturing processes
• Experienced with micrometres, digital callipers, height gauges, and surface roughness equipment
• Solid understanding of quality standards and inspection methodologies
• Meticulous attention to detail and a logical approach to problem-solving

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
• Quality assurance or inspection experience (advantageous)
• ISO 9001 knowledge (advantageous)