Quality Inspector in Bradford

Quality Inspector / Quality Manager – Precision Machining Location: Bradford Job type: Permanent, full-time Salary: £20 – £23 per hour (overtime available) Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:00am–4:00pm, Friday 7:00am–2:30pm The opportunity ABS Talent is recruiting a Quality Inspector / Quality Manager on behalf of a well-established precision machining client. This is a great opportunity for an experienced quality professional to join a precision machine shop, ensuring machined components meet customer specifications, engineering drawings and industry standards. You'll play a key role in supporting continuous quality improvement — identifying defects, documenting findings, and working closely with machinists and engineers to resolve issues. The role * Perform first article, in-process and final inspections on precision machined components * Interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation * Verify dimensions using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, verniers/calipers, dial indicators, height gauges, bore gauges, surface plates and CMM (as applicable) * Document inspection results clearly using company documentation * Identify and communicate non-conforming product and support root cause analysis * Work with machinists and production staff to correct dimensional issues and feed back on quality trends * Assist in maintaining the calibration and cleanliness of inspection equipment About you * Proven experience as a Quality Inspector in a precision machining / engineering environment * Confident interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation * Skilled with precision measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, gauges, surface plates, etc.) * CMM experience an advantage * Strong attention to detail with a methodical, quality-focused approach * Good communicator, able to work closely with machinists and engineers What's on offer * Permanent position with a stable, established precision engineering firm * £20 – £23 per hour, with overtime available * Monday–Thursday days plus an early Friday finish (2:30pm) * A quality-focused precision machine shop environment Interested? Apply with your CV and I'll be in touch to discuss the role in more detail. All enquiries handled in confidence