At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct inspections and ensure quality in precision engineering products.
- Company: Established precision engineering business with a focus on quality.
- Benefits: Permanent role, Monday to Friday hours, and varied inspection responsibilities.
- Other info: Opportunity for long-term growth in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Why this job: Join a hands-on team and make a real impact on product quality.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality inspection and knowledge of precision equipment required.
The predicted salary is between 18.9 - 23.1 £ per hour.
Location: Ferndown
Commutable from: Poole, Christchurch, Wimborne, Ringwood, Bournemouth, Verwood
Salary: Up to £21.00 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday - Days
Job Type: Permanent
Sector: Precision Engineering / Manufacturing
About the Company
A well-established precision engineering business is looking for an experienced Quality Inspector to join its quality team. The business operates within a highly controlled manufacturing environment where quality, precision and attention to detail are critical. This is a hands-on inspection role suited to someone who understands the importance of getting things right at every stage of the manufacturing process - from first article and start-up inspections through to final inspection before despatch.
The Role
As a Quality Inspector, you will be responsible for conducting and documenting inspections of in-process and finished components, ensuring products conform to specified customer and quality requirements. You will use a range of precision inspection and test equipment, including micrometres, callipers, comparators, indicators, pin gauges, thread gauges and scanning arms. The role will involve working closely with production and supporting the Quality Engineer to ensure quality procedures and controls are being correctly followed throughout the manufacturing process.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct and document first article, start-up, in-process and final inspections.
- Carry out final inspection using micrometres, callipers, comparators, indicators and scanning arms.
- Perform visual and mechanical inspection of manufactured components.
- Use precision inspection equipment including: Micrometres, Vernier callipers, Pin gauges, Thread gauges, Comparators, Indicators, Scanning arms.
- Ensure inspection results conform to specified customer and quality requirements.
- Review and interpret customer requirements, drawings and specifications.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, Bills of Materials and quality documents/plans.
- Inspect all parts manufactured on site prior to external processes such as plating, cleaning or bending.
- Complete inspection documentation accurately and maintain quality records.
- Identify and report unusual conditions, unexpected results or quality issues to the Supervisor.
- Report unsafe conditions, damaged or out-of-calibration equipment and procedures that are not being followed.
- Support the Quality Engineer by monitoring the execution of quality procedures on the production line.
- Identify the need for special controls, processes, test equipment, tooling or skills required to achieve the specified level of quality.
- Follow the Company's Quality Management System and health and safety procedures.
- Work closely with production to resolve quality issues and prevent non-conformances.
About You
We're looking for an experienced Quality Inspector with a strong understanding of precision engineering and inspection processes. You should have:
- Previous experience within a quality inspection role in a manufacturing or precision engineering environment.
- Experience conducting first article, in-process and final inspections.
- Strong knowledge of precision inspection equipment.
- Experience using micrometres and callipers.
- Experience with pin gauges and thread gauges.
- Experience using comparators, indicators or scanning arms would be advantageous.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Ability to understand product specifications and visual work instructions.
- Experience working to quality procedures and inspection plans.
- Good understanding of customer quality requirements.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving capabilities.
Key Attributes
- Highly accurate and detail-focused.
- Quality driven.
- Methodical and organised.
- Strong problem-solving ability.
- Confident interpreting technical information.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Able to identify and report quality issues effectively.
- Comfortable working closely with both production and engineering teams.
- Reliable and conscientious.
- Committed to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
Benefits
Permanent position. Monday to Friday - days. Opportunity to work within a precision engineering environment. Varied inspection responsibilities across first article, in-process and final inspection. Opportunity to work with a wide range of precision inspection equipment. Long-term opportunity within an established manufacturing business.
How to Apply
If you're an experienced Quality Inspector with a strong background in precision engineering, inspection and measurement, we'd like to hear from you. This is a hands-on quality role where your ability to read engineering drawings, use precision measuring equipment and identify quality issues will be essential. Apply today with your CV and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity.
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