1,298 Quality Inspector jobs in the United Kingdom
Quality Inspector
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Quality Inspector
Full-time | Permanent
Mon-Thurs (07:00 - 15:30), Fri (07:00 - 13:00).
Salary: 38,000 - 40,000
Join a world-class engineering business where quality is everything!
We design and manufacture components for some of the most demanding environments in the world - from aircraft and defence systems to advanced industrial applications. We're now looking for a detail-driven Quality Inspector to join our growing team of quality professionals.
If you have a passion for precision, enjoy solving problems, and want to work with a collaborative, high-performing team - this could be the ideal opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
As a Quality Inspector, you'll be responsible for carrying out inspections on a wide range of incoming materials, raw parts, fasteners, and assemblies, ensuring they meet tight engineering specifications and strict aerospace standards.
You'll be part of a team of five Inspectors, supporting across goods-in, in-process, and release inspections, working from defined inspection plans and using a wide range of precision measuring tools.
Other duties may include:
- Using measurement tools such as callipers, micrometers, height gauges, air gauges, dial indicators, and more
- Interpreting engineering drawings, specifications
- Identifying and reporting non-conformances (NCRs) and working with teams to support containment and corrective actions
- Conducting release inspections to certify parts going to suppliers or external manufacturing partners
Skills required:
- Background in quality inspection or quality engineering within aerospace, automotive, defence, or precision manufacturing.
- Proven experience with dimensional inspection, goods-in quality control, or release certification
- Comfortable using a range of manual and digital inspection tools
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications
- Exposure to inspection planning, sampling plans, or supplier quality processes
Next Steps
If you're a Quality Inspector or Quality Engineer looking to grow your career in a world-class manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Quality Inspector
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Job Title: Quality Inspector
Salary: 30,000 - 35,000
Sector: Engineering
Location: Poole
Full Time: Monday - Friday
As a Quality Inspector you will be responsible for examining manufactured and purchased parts for defects or deviations from the component drawing in line with the company's expectations and partaking in technical discussions to both resolve manufacturing issues and improve processes.
Quality Inspector Duties:
- Carrying out first off, roving and final inspection of components and assemblies.
- Creating and maintening of programs and processes to enable use of automated measurement equipment.
- Liaising with other departments on engineering issues.
- Partaking in technical discussions with peers.
- Segregating defect parts and reviewing/collating data.
- Providing regular constructive feedback on assigned tasks and department productivity, highlighting in a timely manner when issues occur/targets will not be met.
- Conducting out general administration and housekeeping.
- Assisting in maintaining Company H&S and quality standards.
- Completing any other ad-hoc activities considered appropriate by the QHSE Manager when necessary.
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
If you are interested in this role, please apply here or contact Dom at Adecco Bournemouth on (phone number removed)
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Quality Inspector
Location - Goole
Work Pattern- Monday - Friday
Shifts - 6:00-14:30, 14:30-22:30 days and lates
Salary - 30,000 - 32,000 per annum
15.38 PAYE standard / 17.70 PAYE 115%
19.15 Umbrella
6am - 2:30pm Mon - Fri day shift
2:30pm - 10pm Mon - Thurs afternoon 2pm - 8pm Fri afternoon
Inside IR35
Responsible for routine, daily inspection of products of Rolling Stock cars, ensuring compliance with product safety standards and best practice.
Responsible for supporting the shopfloor with defect identification, data capture, and reporting for resolution.
The role is also accountable for ensuring the quality of our end products, for right-first-time delivery, by providing effective end-of-line inspection.
Key Accountabilities:
Elaborates and analyses Quality concepts, methods, tools and procedures as parts of effective Quality Management Systems, in a specific Quality area, or in an assigned organisation unit.
* Prepares Quality-related analyses, concepts, methods and tools, for respective management to decide.
* Advices business accountable management in specific Quality-related issues.
* Ensures and Implements quality related standards, guidelines and programs in a specific quality area, or in organisational unit(s) assigned.
* Analyses working environment and proposes improvements to management.
* Keeps abreast of industry and legal trends in a specific quality area.
* Drives and coaches unit-related general Quality projects in a specific Quality area.
* Contributes to budget planning processes.
* Trains employees in a specific quality area.
* Coordinates a group of quality related staff without leading the team.
* Ensures effective cooperation with both internal and external stakeholders; clarifies issues.
Knowledge & Experience
- Previous experience in an inspection role.
- Previous experience in decision-making within a safety-critical environment.
- Technical background in a mechanical / engineering environment.
- Attention to detail, thoroughness, and precise reporting.
- Competent with measurement equipment (callipers, micrometers, gauges).
- Good knowledge of IT systems/software/Microsoft Office (ability to use digital reporting systems/interfaces).
- Good communication skills both written and oral.
- Able to remain professional in challenging situations and put quality first in all scenarios.
- Good organisation/planning skills, self-motivated.
PPE Will be provided when needed on site
All PPE provided and Health and Safety explained before and on site.
Rullion supports applications from a diverse talent pool. We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to enable you to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us on (phone number removed)
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Quality Inspector
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Quality Inspector
Location : Hailsham, BN27 4EL
Salary : Competitive, DOE
Contract : Full time, Permanent
Hours : Monday – Friday, 37 hours
Benefits : A competitive salary, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, salary sacrifice company pension, life insurance, a state-of-the-art working environment!
Take Your Career to the Next Level with VACGEN!
For over 60 years, VACGEN has been driving innovation in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) technology, supporting cutting-edge research across the globe. From NASA and the European Space Agency to CERN, our high-precision products are trusted by world-leading institutions and researchers to deliver results.
We are now recruiting for a Quality Inspector to measure and visually inspect components and assemblies to drawing using a variety of metrology equipment.
You will visually inspect welds, validate components and assemblies and ensure any defects and features not to specification are recorded.
In addition to this as our Quality Inspector you will be responsible for:
• Observe the non-conformance process and taking corrective actions, ensuring root cause is established to correct errors and prevent future occurrences.
• Visually inspect finished goods to ensure compliance to specification.
• Being the champion for ensuring the required quality standard is delivered to our customers.
• Working with various individuals and teams to improve processes to manufacture our products right the first time.
• Updating KPI’s and metrics to drive quality improvement.
In order to be successful in this role it is essential that you have:
• Experience working to ISO 9001.
• At least 3 years’ experience working in a machine shop or similar manufacturing environment.
• A strong understanding of Quality and Process management tools and methodology.
• Experience of using CMM or Faro Arm devices and proficient with a range of metrology equipment typically used in machine shop environments.
• Able to read and understand technical drawings and engineering specifications.
It would be great if you had:
• Knowledge or experience of welding and fabrication processes.
• Previous experience of working in the vacuum industry.
• Qualified to BTech/HNC/HND level in a Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing discipline.
No agencies please.
Vacgen Limited is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected status under the Equality Act 2010.
Please Note : We cannot accept applications from Overseas.
Quality Inspector
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Quality Inspector
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £28,000 - £32,500 depending on experience
Location: Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire
Hours: 37.5 hours Monday to Friday (1pm finish Fridays) onsite
We are currently seeking a dedicated Quality Inspector for our client to ensure that products are inspected in accordance with the correct requirements, specifications, and materials as agreed upon with the customer. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting various departments within the business and ensuring that products supplied are manufactured in conformance with relevant design data and specifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Approve products to drawings and customers supporting documentation.
- Provide assistance and support within the business regarding product conformance.
- Operate singularly or as part of a team that optimizes inspection resources effectively.
- Record non-confirming products in a descriptive manner to assist Quality Assurance Engineers.
- Conduct internal audits within departments.
Knowledge:
- Ability to use measuring equipment such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers to inspect, test, and measure products (Essential).
- Strong proficiency in reading technical engineering drawings (Essential).
- Previous history and knowledge of FAI processes would be beneficial.
- Experience working with customer drawings and supporting documentation for correct product manufacture and assembly.
- Experience conducting internal departmental audits.
- Experience in regulatory document recording.
- Good working knowledge of Quality procedures.
- Understanding of FAIR process to AS9102 would be beneficial.
- Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing quality systems (desirable)
Skills and Competencies:
- Computer skills – Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication.
- Ability to engage with the wider team.
- Setting and implementing high standards of housekeeping in your department.
If you are interested in the role of Quality Inspector and feel that you have the relevant experience, please contact your Recruitment Partner, Lisa Logan at Unicorn Resourcing on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
If this job isn't exactly right for you but you're looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential career discussion.
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Quality Inspector
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Purpose
- The Inspector should ensure that products are inspected to the correct requirements, specifications and materials as agreed with the customer. In addition, you will support departments within the business and ensure the products supplied by ACS UK Ltd are manufactured in conformance with the relevant design data and specifications, as well as release conforming products on the correct release documentation and information.
Key Responsibilities
General and Task Management:
- To approve product to drawings and customers supporting documentation.
- To provide assistance and support within the business regarding product conformance.
- Operate singularly or as part of a team that makes the most effective use of inspection resource.
- To record non-confirming product in a descriptive manner to assist the Quality Assurance Engineers.
- Conduct internal audits within departments.
- Understand FAIR process to AS9102.
- Ability to use measuring equipment such as rulers, callipers, gauges or micrometers to inspect, test and measure product. (Essential)
- Strong proficiency in reading technical engineering drawings (Essential)
Self-Management
Support, comply and ensure compliance with HSE regulations, Company Policies & procedures, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures
Proactively contribute to creating a good team atmosphere
*Please note a trades test will be required as part of the interview process.
**This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. The successful job holder will be expected to perform varying tasks as required by their line manager & the overall objectives of the organisation.
Key Performance Measures
First pass yield / parts inspected
AS9100 AS9102 requirements
Agreed departmental KPIs
Knowledge, Education, and Skills
Knowledge:
Essential
- Previous history and knowledge of FAI processes
- Experience of working with customer drawings and supporting documentation to ensure correct manufacture and assembly of product.
- Experience of conducting internal departmental audits
- Experience of regulatory document recording
- Good working knowledge of Quality procedures.
- Understanding of FAIR process to AS9102
- Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing quality systems would be desirable
Desirable
Good all round knowledge of Microsoft Office software and programs
Education & Professional Experience
Essential
Manufacturing environment experience
Good experience in managing a team
Time served in a Quality control position
Skills and competencies
Computer skills – Microsoft excel, word and PowerPoint.
Good organisational and time management skills.
Good verbal & written communication
Able to engage with wider team
Setting and implementing high standards of housekeeping in your department
Key Relationships & interaction
Internal Relationships & Interactions:
Confident working with all key individuals and teams within the business.
Other material requirements
Limited travel among sites may be required to support business functions and visits. Some international travel may also be required to support the needs of the business.
ACS UK ltd is an equal opportunities employer
Quality Inspector
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Do you have experience in quality inspection?
Position: Quality Inspector
Location: Saffron Walden, Essex
Annual Salary: circa £28,000p.a. DOE
Hours: Monday - Friday 39 hours
Contract Type: Full time, permanent or temporary to permanent
An opportunity has arisen for a Quality Inspector for our client based in Saffron Walden.
As Quality Inspector you will be responsible for:
- Quality inspection
- Assisting with quality investigations
- Equipment validation
- Updating quality documentation as required.
An ideal candidate for the Quality Inspector will have:
- Previous experience working in quality inspection
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
Interviews will take place in Saffron Walden, following a registration process by PureKat Consultancy Ltd. If we have not responded to your application within 3-5 days, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion, but please feel free to contact us for other opportunities. PureKat Consultancy is acting as an Employment Agency for permanent vacancies and as an Employment Business for temporary vacancies.
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Quality Inspector
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Chelmsford
Salary-Negotiable Depending on experience
Monday-Friday day shift.
The company:
Based in South Essex, you will be joining a well-known precision engineering company who specialise in the manufacture of parts for several industries, including motorsport, automotive, aerospace and more.
Due to large expansion, the company is now looking for an experienced manufacturing professional or similar who is looking to train in a Quality Inspector's role to join them on a Monday-Friday day shift. This will be a varied role with the ability to progress your career within a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Reading blueprints, drawings and specifications for projects and bespoke work
- Inspect, test or measure materials or products being produced
- Use of inspection equipment including handheld and electronics equipment such as CMM's, callipers, gauges and micrometers.
- Accept or reject finished work
- Work with the wider engineering team to understand project specifications and quality
- Work to health and safety processes & regulations
This is just a summed-up list of responsibilities and other duties will be required.
Skills and Experience required:
- Experience in a simialr role within a CNC manufacturing & engineering enviromentt
- Knowledge of precision engineering procedures
- CNC machining experience would be desirable
- Knowledge of quality inspection processes such as FAIR
- Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
- Ideally relevant engineering qualifications or certifications.
Applicants must have full UK working rights, as sponsorship is not available for this role.
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Quality Inspector
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Quality Inspector
26,676 to 28,470 per annum
Whitchurch
Monday to Thursday 8:00- 16:45, Friday 8:
37.5 hours a week
Permanent
Our Whitchurch (Hampshire) based client is looking for a Quality Inspector to join their expanding team on a permanent basis.
Benefits:
* 2x 10 minutes paid tea breaks
* 25 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays)
* Monthly time and attendance lottery of 1000
* Production bonus
* Free tea, coffee and soft drinks
You will be working within a clean electrical/engineering environment and your main duties will include the following:
* Measurement using digital and non-digital equipment (e.g.: Vernier, Micrometer)
* Liaison with suppliers on QA issues
* Inspection of goods
* Maintaining records of samples
* Inspection and documenting of Sample Reports
To be a successful candidate, you need the following skills:
* Understanding of engineering drawings and principles
* IT literacy (MS Office)
* Good verbal and written skills
* Understanding of inspection equipment
* Knowledge of techniques used for inspection
If you would like to work both as a part of a team and individually and would like to continue your career as a Quality Inspector, apply online or call us for more details on (phone number removed)!
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Quality Inspector
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Job Title: Quality Inspector
Location: Sunbury-on-Thames - On-site
Role Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive depending on experience
Our client, an established aerospace manufacturing firm in Sunbury-on-Thames, require an experienced Quality Inspector to join their multi-disciplined team.
Candidates would need to have lived & worked in the UK for 5+ years and be eligible for BPSS security clearance.
What the role of the Quality Inspector entails:
Some of the main duties of the Quality Inspector will include:
- Responsible for mechanical inspection of all Company Products, using a wide range of hand measuring tools and other inspection equipment including the CMM.
- Nominated DQR for product release of specific customer products
- Certifying Staff for release of Civil Aerospace products
- Responsible for verification of supplier FAIRs.
- Responsible for compiling FAIRs to AS9102 for internal products.
- Responsible for co-ordinating mechanical & electrical calibration with internal customers.
- Responsible for calibration improvement plan.
- Responsible for developing GRIPs - Goods Inwards Inspection Plans and coordinating with the supplier.
- Produce accurate and detailed written NCRs on non-conforming product for either internal or external distribution.
- Using Microsoft Office to establish and maintain the supporting records for the company's calibration system.
- Responsible for communicating with all internal departments either by written reports or verbally.
- Assist where relevant in customer site visits.
- Take responsibility for flagging quality control non-conformances to reduce waste.
- Undertake the mechanical inspection of products in line with the specified Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
What experience you need to be the successful Quality Inspector:
- Proven experience of working in a Quality Mechanical Inspector role.
- Significant previous experience of working in a manufacturing environment using mechanical measuring equipment.
- Familiar with FAIR's to AS9102 is essential.
- Proven ability to use a wide range of hand measuring tools and other inspection equipment including a CNC CMM.
- Previous experience of producing accurate and detailed comprehensive written reports on non-conforming product.
- Microsoft Office skills, including the creation of Excel spreadsheets.
- Able to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Good command of the English language and very articulate
- Good presentation and communication skills at all levels, both externally and internally.
- Literate and numerical aptitude.
This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Quality Inspector to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!
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