Quality Inspector: Precision Measurements & Drawings

Sure Start Staff; Hyde; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

5% employer pension contribution

1:00pm finish on Fridays

Training and development opportunities

Develop within established engineering

Two paid breaks

Job summary

Sure Start Staff is seeking a Quality Inspector / Quality Technician in the UK to join our manufacturing team. The role focuses on inspecting components against engineering drawings using precision measuring tools, ensuring products meet standards, and supporting quality-to-production handovers.

The ideal candidate will read 2D drawings accurately, work independently, and maintain thorough inspection records.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a quality inspection/engineering manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering 2D drawings.
• Practical experience using precision measuring equipment (verniers, micrometers, height gauges).
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical inspection approach.
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload.
• Good communication skills to raise and discuss quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Inspect manufactured components and products throughout the production process.
• Read and interpret engineering 2D drawings to establish dimensional/quality requirements.
• Use a range of inspection equipment (verniers, micrometers, height gauges).
• Identify issues and work with production to resolve them.
• Support effective communication and handover between Quality and Production.
• Complete inspection records, quality docs and relevant reports.
• Assist with NCR documentation and quality-related activities.

Skills

Read 2D drawings

Precision measuring tools

Independent workload management

Attention to detail

Quality-driven mindset

Quality assurance

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

Sure Start Staff is seeking a Quality Inspector / Quality Technician in the UK to join our manufacturing team. The role focuses on inspecting components against engineering drawings using precision measuring tools, ensuring products meet standards, and supporting quality-to-production handovers.

The ideal candidate will read 2D drawings accurately, work independently, and maintain thorough inspection records.