Quality Inspector

We’re looking for a Quality Inspector to join our manufacturing team and play a key role in ensuring that high-quality machined components meet exact engineering and customer requirements. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work closely with our production and engineering teams, using a range of precision measurement equipment and CMM to inspect components. Key Responsibilities As a Quality Inspector, you will: * Carry out detailed inspections of precision-machined components to ensure they meet engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements. * Read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and GD&T requirements. * Use a range of precision inspection equipment, including micrometers, verniers, height gauges, bore gauges, ring gauges and other measuring instruments. * Program and operate CMM equipment to accurately inspect component features and produce inspection reports. * Analyse measurement results and make informed decisions on product conformity and quality. * Identify, segregate and report non-conforming products, ensuring issues are controlled and clearly communicated. * Raise Non-Conformance Reports where required and support investigations into quality issues. * Check that all measuring and inspection equipment is within calibration before use. * Maintain accurate inspection records and documentation to support traceability, quality standards and audits. * Work closely with production teams during machine setups, first-off inspections and process checks. * Communicate quality concerns promptly to production, engineering and other relevant departments. * Carry out goods-inwards inspections when required. * Contribute to a strong quality-first culture, helping identify opportunities to improve processes and prevent recurring issues. You will ideally have: * Experience working as a Quality Inspector within a precision machining environment. * The ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T. * Hands-on experience in programming and operating CMM. * Strong practical knowledge of precision measurement equipment and inspection techniques. * Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to getting things right first time. * Good numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills. * Strong record-keeping and documentation abilities. * The confidence to work independently while also being an effective member of a production team. * Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross functionl teams