155 Manufacturing Inspector jobs in the United Kingdom

Job description:

MEM Recruitment Northampton is currently recruiting for Manufacturing Inspectorto join our team(s) based in Northampton.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Inspection team, working on day shift (38 hours/week) Monday to Friday, you will be responsible for providing support to the business in both new and existing products. Adhering at all times to the Companys Health a.

My client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Quality Inspector to join their team. This role is responsible for verifying material certification documents, conducting dimensional inspections, and ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and industry standards, including AS9100 and ISO 9001. The ideal candidate will be proficient in CMM programming and operation, with a strong understanding of FAIR and ISIR documentation requirements. This is a hands-on position that plays a key role in maintaining our commitment to quality and continuous improvement across all stages of production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and verify material certification documents to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and applicable standards (including AS9100 and ISO 9001).
• Prepare and review ISIR (Initial Sample Inspection Reports) and FAIR (First Article Inspection Reports) in accordance with customer and industry requirements.
• Accurately document inspection findings, including certificate conformity, observations, and any discrepancies.
• Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and material standards to validate documentation.
• Offline program and operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) to carry out dimensional inspections of components.
• Use a range of additional inspection tools and equipment, such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Begin each day by reviewing upcoming jobs and prioritising inspections based on production schedules and customer deadlines.
• Cross-check material certification documents against engineering drawings and specification requirements.
• Offline program and run CMM inspections, ensuring accurate measurement of critical dimensions.
• Carry out manual inspections using handheld tools where applicable, verifying tolerances and surface finishes.
• Prepare and update FAIRs and ISIRs for new product introductions or customer submissions
• Record all inspection findings in the quality management system and flag any deviations or non-conformances.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
Essential:

• Proven experience in a quality inspection role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, GD&T, and material specifications.
• Proficient in programming and operating CMM equipment.
• Experience with FAIR and ISIR preparation.

Desirable:

• Formal qualifications in mechanical or manufacturing engineering (e.g., HNC/HND, NVQ, or equivalent).

My client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Quality Inspector to join their team. This role is responsible for verifying material certification documents, conducting dimensional inspections, and ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and industry standards, including AS9100 and ISO 9001. The ideal candidate will be proficient in CMM programming and operation, with a strong understanding of FAIR and ISIR documentation requirements. This is a hands-on position that plays a key role in maintaining our commitment to quality and continuous improvement across all stages of production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and verify material certification documents to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and applicable standards (including AS9100 and ISO 9001).
• Prepare and review ISIR (Initial Sample Inspection Reports) and FAIR (First Article Inspection Reports) in accordance with customer and industry requirements.
• Accurately document inspection findings, including certificate conformity, observations, and any discrepancies.
• Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and material standards to validate documentation.
• Offline program and operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) to carry out dimensional inspections of components.
• Use a range of additional inspection tools and equipment, such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Begin each day by reviewing upcoming jobs and prioritising inspections based on production schedules and customer deadlines.
• Cross-check material certification documents against engineering drawings and specification requirements.
• Offline program and run CMM inspections, ensuring accurate measurement of critical dimensions.
• Carry out manual inspections using handheld tools where applicable, verifying tolerances and surface finishes.
• Prepare and update FAIRs and ISIRs for new product introductions or customer submissions
• Record all inspection findings in the quality management system and flag any deviations or non-conformances.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
Essential:

• Proven experience in a quality inspection role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, GD&T, and material specifications.
• Proficient in programming and operating CMM equipment.
• Experience with FAIR and ISIR preparation.

Desirable:

• Formal qualifications in mechanical or manufacturing engineering (e.g., HNC/HND, NVQ, or equivalent).

• Conducting visual and dimensional inspections of raw materials, in-process components, and finished goods.
• Utilising precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, CMMs) to verify product accuracy.
• Interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Identifying non-conforming products and initiating the appropriate documentation and quarantine procedures.
• Documenting inspection results accurately and comprehensively using quality management software.
• Collaborating closely with production supervisors and engineers to address quality issues and implement improvements.
• Participating in root cause analysis investigations for quality defects.
• Monitoring production processes to ensure adherence to quality control procedures.
• Maintaining a clean and organised inspection area.
• Contributing to the development and refinement of quality control protocols.

• Perform detailed inspections of manufactured parts and products.
• Utilize various measurement tools and techniques (CMM, calipers, etc.).
• Verify compliance with technical drawings and quality specifications.
• Document inspection results accurately in digital systems.
• Identify and report non-conforming materials or products.
• Initiate and track corrective actions for quality issues.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams on quality matters.
• Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the Quality Management System.
• Conduct root cause analysis for defects.
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality protocols during inspection processes.

The role of the Quality Control is to ensure that our product is always acceptable and meets the correct, Specification as well as promoting the benefits of high standards of Product Quality. Quality Control will aid the efficiency of the business by ensuring that the product is right first time.  This role includes taking product samples and supporting the wider quality/ technical team.

Your main accountabilities will be to:

• Measure quality assurance at production level against confirmed specifications
• Work alongside Production Operatives to ensure quality is a pivotal part of daily tasks
• Complete and be accountable for accurate Quality and Due Diligence records
• Escalate quality or food safety concerns immediately to the appropriate level.
• Ensure that the correct product is packed
• Support the quality auditing process
• Take samples during and after production and carry out quality testing.

Shift pattern 4 days x 12 hours week 1, 4 nights x 12 hours week 2. 7am to 7pm or 7pm to 7am.

Requirements

• Experience in a retail/food manufacturing environment.
• Experience in quality assurance/quality control/ food safety/ environmental standards/ organics.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Working experience within a similar role and/or a food environment.
• Awareness of the importance of food safety

Benefits

Some of our benefits include:

• Competitive Salary
• NEST Pension Scheme
• Annual Leave – 24.8 days
• Long service awards
• Employee Wellness Programmes
• Life Assurance
• Ride to Work Scheme

Job Title: Quality Inspector - Manufacturing Process

Location: Wimborne
Employment Type: Full-time / Permanent

We are looking for a highly skilled Quality Inspector to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring assemblies and components meet engineering and industry standards, supporting both in-house and supplier quality processes. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and experienced in inspection within the aerospace or advanced manufacturing sectors, we'd like to hear from you.

• Inspect partially and fully completed assemblies against engineering requirements.

• Conduct patrol inspections at random stages to ensure compliance with drawings and processes.

• Raise and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) at goods-in and production stages.

• Provide ad-hoc inspection and measurement support as required.

• Liaise with manufacturing staff to resolve quality queries.

• Review supplier-generated FAIs (First Article Inspections) and Grade 1 part control plans, updating MRP and Visual FAIR systems as needed.

• Compile FAIs for internal assembly work to demonstrate process and product conformity.

• Support Supplier Quality Engineers and Quality Engineering functions.

• Perform sample audits of ship-to-stock parts.

• Assist in the internal calibration program for measurement equipment.

• Comply with all health and safety responsibilities and cooperate with management to maintain a safe working environment.

• Experience in an inspection environment.

• Strong knowledge of quality standards (AS9100, AS9110, AS9102).

• Experience in inspecting aircraft assemblies (preferred).

• Proven use of proactive and preventive quality techniques.

• Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.

As a condition of employment, you may be required to undergo additional screening to comply with ITAR regulations.

Job Title: Quality Inspector - Manufacturing Process

Location: Wimborne
Employment Type: Full-time / Permanent

We are looking for a highly skilled Quality Inspector to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring assemblies and components meet engineering and industry standards, supporting both in-house and supplier quality processes. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and experienced in inspection within the aerospace or advanced manufacturing sectors, we'd like to hear from you.

• Inspect partially and fully completed assemblies against engineering requirements.

• Conduct patrol inspections at random stages to ensure compliance with drawings and processes.

• Raise and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) at goods-in and production stages.

• Provide ad-hoc inspection and measurement support as required.

• Liaise with manufacturing staff to resolve quality queries.

• Review supplier-generated FAIs (First Article Inspections) and Grade 1 part control plans, updating MRP and Visual FAIR systems as needed.

• Compile FAIs for internal assembly work to demonstrate process and product conformity.

• Support Supplier Quality Engineers and Quality Engineering functions.

• Perform sample audits of ship-to-stock parts.

• Assist in the internal calibration program for measurement equipment.

• Comply with all health and safety responsibilities and cooperate with management to maintain a safe working environment.

• Experience in an inspection environment.

• Strong knowledge of quality standards (AS9100, AS9110, AS9102).

• Experience in inspecting aircraft assemblies (preferred).

• Proven use of proactive and preventive quality techniques.

• Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.

As a condition of employment, you may be required to undergo additional screening to comply with ITAR regulations.