Quality Inspector Lead

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Ruddington; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering company seeks a Quality Inspector Lead in Ruddington. You'll lead quality assurance across sites, manage a team, and ensure ISO compliance. Ideal candidates have experience in quality management, strong knowledge of inspection processes, and CMM operation. The company offers a supportive environment with career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension

Ongoing training and development

Free onsite parking

Career progression opportunities

Company uniform provided

Qualifications

• Must have a structured approach to work.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspection of precision components using CMM.
• Manage daily operations within the Quality Department.
• Validate inspection reports and maintain traceable documentation.
• Maintain calibration systems and ensure ISO compliance.
• Analyse quality data and drive improvement initiatives.

Skills

Experience in precision engineering or manufacturing quality management

Strong knowledge of inspection processes and CMM operation

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication and leadership skills

Tools

CMM

Job description

Job Title: Quality Inspector Lead

Location: Nottinghamshire

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum

Benefits

• Company pension
• Ongoing training and development
• Free onsite parking
• Supportive, team-focused environment
• Career progression opportunities
• Company uniform provided

About the Company

A well-established precision engineering business specialising in high-quality machined components for sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and general manufacturing. The company promotes staff wellbeing, long‑term stability, and professional growth, providing a supportive environment where employees are recognised and rewarded.

The Role

As a Quality Inspector Lead, you'll lead the quality assurance and inspection functions across multiple sites. Managing a team of Quality Inspectors, you'll oversee inspection processes, ensure ISO compliance, and maintain exceptional quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead inspection of precision components using CMM and other metrology equipment
• Manage daily operations within the Quality Department and inspection team
• Validate inspection reports and maintain traceable documentation
• Maintain calibration systems and ensure compliance with ISO and internal standards
• Analyse quality data, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Must be able to commute to Leicestershire site, couple of times a month, mileage will be claimed back.

About You

• Experience in precision engineering or manufacturing quality management
• Strong knowledge of inspection processes and CMM operation
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and geometric tolerancing (GD&T)
• Excellent attention to detail and structured approach to work
• Team player with strong communication and leadership skills

Licences / Certifications (desirable)

• ISO / Quality management training
• CE / UKCA compliance training (or willingness to complete)

How to Apply

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