Quality Inspector (Precision Engineering)

Interaction Recruitment; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Quality Inspector for a permanent role in Hinckley. This position involves ensuring compliance through detailed inspections using precision tools and CMM equipment. Applicants should have at least 5 years of quality inspection experience in aerospace or precision engineering. The role offers competitive pay, a 4-day working week, and excellent benefits including training and pension schemes.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate + monthly shift allowance

Overtime available @ 1.5x

4-day working week

22 days annual leave + Public Holidays

Training & development opportunities

Internal progression routes

Company pension scheme

Company sick pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in quality inspection.
• Strong understanding of FAIR AS9102, Control Plans, FMEA.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections on components to ensure compliance.
• Operate CMM equipment and apply GD&T methods.
• Document and communicate inspection results.

Skills

Quality inspection experience

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Root cause analysis

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Tools

CMM equipment

Precision measurement tools

Job description

Role: Quality Inspector (Precision Engineering)

Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire

Salary: £37,000-£42,000 per annum

Hours: Monday - Thursday (4-day week)

Week 1-2: 06:00 - 15:45

Week 3-4: 15:45 - 01:30

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

The Package:

• Competitive hourly rate + monthly shift allowance
• Overtime available @ 1.5x
• 4-day working week (Friday off!)
• 22 days annual leave + Public Holidays (pro rata)
• Training & development opportunities
• Internal progression routes
• Company pension scheme
• Company sick pay

The Duties:

• Perform inspections on in-process and finished components to ensure compliance with engineering drawings and customer specifications
• Use precision measurement tools and first principle techniques for accurate assessments
• Operate CMM equipment (PC-DMIS preferred); programming experience is advantageous
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) methods during inspections
• Inspect high-precision, tight-tolerance machined and assembled parts
• Document and communicate inspection results clearly to relevant teams
• Maintain and manage calibration equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Collaborate with production teams to uphold quality standards and resolve issues
• Support general quality assurance activities as required

The Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a quality inspection role within aerospace or precision engineering
• Strong understanding of FAIR AS9102, Control Plans, FMEA, and visual inspection techniques
• Skilled in root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently or within a team