Quality Inspector (Fast Hole Drill - EDM)

ELE Advanced Technologies Ltd; Nelson; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

ELE Advanced Technologies Ltd in Nelson, UK is seeking a meticulous Quality Inspector to join our FHD team. You will perform inspections on precision-engineered components using hand tools, vision systems and CMM reports to ensure conformance before processing to customers.

You will interpret drawings, GD&T requirements, maintain records, support 8D investigations and continuous improvement, and collaborate with production to uphold health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Time served or 3 years' experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and datuming systems.
• Understanding of technical drawings and CMM/inspection reports.
• Experience following quality procedures and job card systems.
• Experience using inspection equipment such as Verniers, Micrometers and Height Gauges.
• Good understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• IT literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to analyse and interpret quality data.
• Methodical approach with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections on precision-engineered cooling holes and fixtures.
• Conduct manual inspections using Verniers, height gauges, shadowgraphs, pin gauges and other inspection tools.
• Complete camera, vision system, ultrasonic and magnetic wire inspections where required.
• Carry out batch, first-off and patrol inspections.
• Support the management and control of non-conforming products.
• Maintain inspection records and govern online inspection reports.
• Calibrate fixtures and gauges.
• Interpret technical drawings, GD&T requirements and CMM inspection reports.
• Gather and review quality data to support gate reviews and final inspection sign-off.
• Assist with root cause analysis and 8D investigations.
• Support KPI monitoring, continuous improvement initiatives and 5S activities.
• Communicate quality concerns effectively with production teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company Health & Safety and environmental standards.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Reading engineering drawings

Inspection techniques

Quality data analysis

Documentation & records

Teamwork

IT literacy

Attention to detail

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

Height gauges

CMM/inspection reports

Vision systems

Shadowgraphs

Ultrasonic testing

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Inspector to join our FHD team. This role is critical in ensuring that our precision-engineered components meet the highest quality standards before progressing through the manufacturing process and reaching our customers.

Working within a fast-paced engineering environment, you will carry out a range of inspections using manual measurement equipment, vision systems and specialist inspection techniques, while supporting quality governance, continuous improvement activities and product conformity.

Key Responsibilities

As a Quality Inspector, you will:

• Perform inspections on precision-engineered cooling holes and fixtures.

• Conduct manual inspections using equipment including Verniers, height gauges, shadowgraphs, pin gauges and other inspection tools.

• Complete camera, vision system, ultrasonic and magnetic wire inspections where required.

• Carry out batch, first-off and patrol inspections.

• Support the management and control of non-conforming products.

• Maintain inspection records and govern online inspection reports.

• Calibrate fixtures and gauges.

• Interpret technical drawings, GD&T requirements and CMM inspection reports.

• Gather and review quality data to support gate reviews and final inspection sign-off.

• Assist with root cause analysis and 8D investigations.

• Support KPI monitoring, continuous improvement initiatives and 5S activities.

• Communicate quality concerns effectively with production teams and stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with company Health & Safety and environmental standards.

Essential Requirements

• Time served or at least 3 years' experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and datuming systems.

• Understanding of technical drawings and CMM/inspection reports.

• Experience following quality procedures and job card systems.

• Experience using inspection equipment such as Verniers, Micrometers and Height Gauges.

• Good understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

• Strong organisational and time management skills.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• IT literacy, including Microsoft Office.

• Ability to analyse and interpret quality data.

• Methodical approach with strong attention to detail.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience within turbine blade, vane or seal segment manufacturing.

• First Principle Inspection experience.

• Previous setting capability.

• Understanding of calibration principles and measurement systems.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a highly specialised precision engineering environment.

• Professional development and training opportunities.

• Supportive team culture focused on quality and continuous improvement.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are passionate about quality, precision and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.