Senior Quality Inspector

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Headcorn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

KHR - Recruitment Specialists seeks a Senior Quality Inspector in Headcorn to lead quality inspection activities within a growing manufacturing business. You will program, operate and interpret CMM results, guide fellow inspectors and ensure components meet drawings and specifications, including FAI.

You will interpret GD&T, support ISO 9001 compliance and drive continuous improvement with a proactive, hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong hands-on CMM programming and operation experience.
• Experience working in a senior or lead inspection role.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T and ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

• Programm ing, operating and interpreting results from CMM equipment and measuring systems.
• Providing technical guidance and support to other inspectors.
• Inspecting components and assemblies against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Carrying out First Article Inspection (FAI).
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

CMM programming

Leadership

Inspection leadership

GD&T

ISO 9001

Engineering drawings

Tools

CMM equipment

Job description

Senior Quality Inspector

Location: Headcorn

Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 DOE + Bonus + Benefits

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm

Contract Type: Permanent

Are you an experienced Quality Inspector with strong CMM and leadership experience looking for your next opportunity? Our client is looking for a proactive Senior Quality Inspector to join a growing manufacturing business.

This is a hands‑on role combining detailed inspection with greater responsibility within the Quality team.

You’ll be expected to make quality decisions, provide guidance to colleagues and take ownership of quality standards.

The Role

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Programming, operating and interpreting results from CMM equipment and measuring systems.
• Providing technical guidance and support to other inspectors.
• Inspecting components and assemblies against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Carrying out First Article Inspection (FAI).
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Identifying non-conformances and supporting corrective actions.
• Working with other departments to resolve quality issues.
• Supporting ISO 9001 compliance and continuous improvement.

About You

• Relevant experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong hands‑on CMM programming and operation experience.
• Experience working in a senior or lead inspection role.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T and ISO 9001.

The confidence to make decisions, challenge where necessary and provide direction to others.

A proactive, positive attitude and strong attention to detail.

If you're an experienced Quality Inspector with strong CMM knowledge and the confidence to lead from the front, we'd love to hear from you.