Quality Inspector - Precision Engineering & Metrology

Placr Recruitment; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses covered

Job summary

Placr Recruitment’s client, a specialist precision engineering manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to join the expanding quality team in Hailsham. You will inspect sub-assemblies to tight tolerances using CMM and Faro Arm, read engineering drawings, raise NCRs and drive root-cause analysis, supplier quality improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role offers a full-time, permanent contract, competitive salary dependent on experience, and travel to client

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a machine shop or similar manufacturing engineering environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of geometric tolerancing, datum points and engineering specifications.
• Practical experience using CMM, Faro Arm and other metrology equipment.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, SPC, AQL and supplier quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Inspect sub-assemblies against engineering drawings using CMM, Faro Arm and other precision metrology equipment.
• Raise and manage NCRs, investigating non-conformances and supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality issues and improve supplier performance.
• Maintain inspection requirements and quality controls through the ERP system, including AQL inspection plans.
• Champion a 'Right First Time' approach and support continuous improvement across the business.
• Work closely with Engineering, Production, Suppliers and other internal teams to maintain and improve quality standards.
• Attend client sites when required, with reasonable travel expenses covered.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Geometric tolerancing

Attention to detail

Root cause analysis

Supplier quality awareness

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CMM

Faro Arm

Job description

Placr Recruitment’s client, a specialist precision engineering manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to join the expanding quality team in Hailsham. You will inspect sub-assemblies to tight tolerances using CMM and Faro Arm, read engineering drawings, raise NCRs and drive root-cause analysis, supplier quality improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role offers a full-time, permanent contract, competitive salary dependent on experience, and travel to client