At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect precision-engineered components and ensure they meet quality standards.
- Company: Established precision engineering business in Bristol with a focus on quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £43,000 and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Dynamic manufacturing environment with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Join a team where your attention to detail makes a real difference.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Quality Inspector and understanding of engineering drawings.
The predicted salary is between 33750 - 41250 £ per year.
Location: Bristol
Salary: Up to £43,000 depending on experience
My client is a well-established precision engineering business based in Bristol, supplying high-quality components into demanding industries where accuracy and quality are critical. They are looking for an experienced Quality Inspector to join their team, working within a busy manufacturing environment and ensuring components meet the required drawings, specifications and quality standards.
The role will involve inspecting precision-machined components throughout the manufacturing process, carrying out final inspection and completing the necessary quality documentation.
Responsibilities
- Carrying out first-off, in-process and final inspection of precision-engineered components
- Inspecting components against engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements
- Using a range of conventional inspection equipment including micrometers, verniers, gauges and height gauges
- Using more advanced inspection equipment where required
- Identifying and reporting non-conforming parts
- Completing inspection reports and maintaining accurate quality records
- Supporting FAIR and other quality documentation
- Working closely with CNC machinists and the wider production team to resolve quality issues
- Ensuring all work is completed to the required quality standards and tolerances
- Supporting continuous improvement across the manufacturing and inspection processes
Skills and experience
- Previous experience working as a Quality Inspector within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment
- Good understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T
- Experience inspecting tight-tolerance machined components
- Competent using a range of manual inspection equipment
- Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to inspection
- Ability to identify issues and work with production teams to resolve them
- Good understanding of quality procedures and documentation
- Experience within aerospace, defence or another high-precision manufacturing environment would be advantageous
This is a good opportunity for an experienced Inspector to join an established engineering business where quality and attention to detail are genuinely important.
Quality Inspector employer: WR Engineering
WR Engineering is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values employee development and growth. With competitive salaries and benefits such as overtime pay and a company van, employees in Bridgwater can enjoy a fulfilling career while making a meaningful impact in the industrial equipment sector.
