Quality Inspector

Round Peg Solutions; Wollaton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Company pension

Health care plan

Death in service

Bike to work

Uniform

On-site canteen

Parking

Long service award

Employee referrals

Job summary

NMB Minebea UK is seeking a Quality Inspector to join its Lincoln site. You will perform first-off and in-process inspections, interpret engineering drawings and GD&T, and use micrometers, verniers and gauges to ensure parts meet engineering requirements.

You will document results, support containment and corrective actions, and uphold health and safety standards. The role requires a minimum of 5 years in manufacturing quality inspection and strong teamwork to support production objectives in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a quality inspection role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience in first-off and in-process inspection.
• Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Confident use of manual measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, gauges).
• Excellent attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset.
• Ability to work effectively within a production team with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out first-off inspections to validate set-ups and confirm products meet specification prior to release.
• Perform in-process inspections and ongoing monitoring of production output.
• Interpret and inspect to engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Use a range of manual measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, gauges) and inspection techniques.
• Identify, record, and report non-conformances in line with quality procedures.
• Support containment, investigation, and resolution of shop-floor quality issues.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to support corrective actions and prevent recurrence.
• Complete inspection records, reports and documentation accurately.
• Ensure all activities comply with Health, Safety and Environmental standards.

Skills

First-off inspection

In-process inspection

Read engineering drawings

GD&T interpretation

Manual measuring equipment

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Gauges

Job description

Are you a Quality Inspector who enjoys being at the heart of manufacturing qualitycatching issues early, working from drawings and GD&T, and helping production deliver right-first-time?

Our exclusive client NMB Minebea UK, part of a multi-billion-dollar global manufacturing group with operations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, is renowned for precision engineering and the production of mission-critical components.

This role is based at Doddington Road, Lincoln (LN6 3RA), supporting manufacturing operations through first-off and in-process inspection activities. Youll help ensure components meet engineering requirements and support production and quality objectives in a fast-paced environment.

As the Quality Inspector, your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out first-off inspections to validate set-ups and confirm products meet specification prior to release

• Performing in-process inspections and ongoing monitoring of production output

• Interpreting and inspecting to engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements

• Using a range of manual measuring equipment (e.g., micrometers, verniers, gauges) and inspection techniques

• Identifying, recording, and reporting non-conformances in line with quality procedures

• Supporting containment, investigation, and resolution of shop-floor quality issues

• Working closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to support corrective actions and prevent recurrence

• Completing inspection records, reports and documentation accurately

• Ensuring all activities comply with Health, Safety and Environmental standards

As the Quality Inspector you will bring:

• Minimum 5 years experience in a quality inspection role within a manufacturing environment

• Strong experience in first-off and in-process inspection

• Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T

• Confident use of manual measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, gauges etc.)

• Excellent attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset

• Ability to work effectively within a production team environment, with good communication skills

Desirable (but not essential):

• Time-served background in engineering/manufacturing

• Experience in high-volume or precision manufacturing

• Familiarity with quality systems, inspection documentation and traceability

• Exposure to root cause analysis / quality problem-solving

Shift Pattern / Hours (A/B Shift)

Overtime available when required:

• A Shift: MonThu 6:00am1:35pm | Fri 6:00am12:45pm

• B Shift: MonThu 1:25pm9:05pm | Fri 12:35pm7:00pm (20% premium Friday)
  (Additional site shift patterns may also operate.)

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Company pension (5% employer contribution)

• Subsidised health care & personal accident plan

• Death in service scheme

• Uniform, bike to work scheme, employee suggestion scheme

• On-site canteen & parking

• Long service award & employee referral scheme

This Quality Inspector position offers the chance to join a well-established site that values quality, process discipline, and technical capability. Youll be working alongside experienced colleagues and contributing to consistent product quality across manufacturing.

All successful applicants will be contacted within two working days