Senior Quality Inspector

K H Recruitment Limited; Headcorn; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowledge House Resourcing Ltd is seeking a hands-on Senior Quality Inspector for a manufacturing environment in Headcorn. You will program, operate and interpret CMM data, inspect components to drawings, and lead quality decisions.

You will mentor colleagues, drive continuous improvement, support ISO 9001, and collaborate with other departments to resolve quality issues.

Qualifications

• Hands-on CMM programming and operation experience.
• Experience in senior or lead inspection roles.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Program, operate and interpret results from CMM equipment and measuring systems.
• Provide guidance to other inspectors and lead quality decisions.
• Inspect components and assemblies against drawings and specifications.
• Carry out First Article Inspection (FAI).
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and ISO 9001 compliance.
• Identify non-conformances and support corrective actions.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve quality issues.

Skills

CMM programming

Leadership

Quality inspection

GD&T

ISO 9001 knowledge

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

• 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.

Knowledge House Resourcing Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR – Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of Knowledge House Resourcing Ltd.