Inspection Engineer

Overview

A well-established design and manufacturing firm is seeking an Inspection Engineer to join its team. The role involves inspecting CNC-manufactured and subcontracted components, conducting final inspection of assemblies, creating process plans, and calibrating measuring equipment. Reporting to the Quality Engineer, this position requires strong engineering knowledge, IT skills, accuracy, and experience in component measurement and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform first-off and final inspection of engineered components
• Inspect parts from both in-house CNC operations and external subcontractors
• Generate inspection reports and process plans
• Calibrate and maintain measuring equipment
• Support quality processes and workflow improvements across production

Essential Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience inspecting metal components and recording results
• Proficient with measurement tools (e.g., verniers, micrometers)
• ERP system proficiency
• Ability to follow and create process guides
• Strong communication and proactive problem-solving skills
• Eligible to live and work in the UK

Desirable

• Knowledge of quality management systems
• Understanding of CNC machining
• Familiarity with FAIR / ISIR / PPAP
• Experience with calibration systems

Salary: Up to £33,000 per annum