Quality Inspector (Precision Engineering)

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Hinckley is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector in Precision Engineering. You will conduct inspections to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, using precision measurement tools and CMM equipment. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of relevant experience and demonstrates excellent communication and problem-solving skills. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary of £37,000-£42,000 per annum, alongside various benefits such as a 4-day work week and company pension scheme.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections on in-process and finished components to ensure compliance.
• Use precision measurement tools and techniques for accurate assessments.
• Document and communicate inspection results clearly to relevant teams.

Skills

Quality inspection

Root cause analysis

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Microsoft Office applications

Communication skills

Tools

CMM equipment (PC-DMIS)

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

Interaction Recruitment

We have specialist consultants across various industries within the UK, including but not limited to, Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial, and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support.