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Quality Inspector

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Quality Inspector to ensure that precision-manufactured components meet strict engineering and customer standards. The role involves inspecting parts at all stages of production, using a range of measuring tools and CMM equipment, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials, in-process parts, and final products to verify compliance with drawings and tolerances.
• Operate and program measuring equipment, including micrometers, gauges, and CMM systems.
• Record inspection data, raise non-conformance reports, and support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain calibration records and ensure all inspection tools are serviceable.
• Liaise with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and drive improvement.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and internal quality procedures.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Skilled in the use of a wide range of metrology tools; CMM experience (Aberlink Axiom preferred) is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems.
• High attention to detail and accuracy under pressure.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive approach to quality improvement and teamwork.

Desirable

• Experience within automotive, powertrain, or transmission manufacturing.
• Knowledge of lean or Six Sigma principles.
• Relevant engineering or quality qualification.

Quality Inspector – Manufacturing

Location: Welwyn Garden City

Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Our client, a well-established manufacturer based in Welwyn Garden City, is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to join their production team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking organisation that takes pride in delivering high-quality products to its customers.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out inspections on incoming, in-process, and finished products to ensure compliance with company and customer standards. You will work closely with the production and engineering teams to identify and resolve quality issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect components and finished goods using a range of measuring tools and techniques
• Verify parts against technical drawings and specifications
• Record inspection results accurately and maintain quality documentation
• Identify, report, and help address non-conformances
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action processes
• Contribute to process improvement and 5S activities within the manufacturing area

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a quality inspection or quality control role within manufacturing or engineering
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Proficient in the use of measurement instruments (e.g. verniers, micrometers, gauges)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Organised, reliable, and proactive approach to work

Job Overview

We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Inspector to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and safety. This position requires a strong understanding of quality assurance processes. The Quality Assurance Inspector will work closely with production teams to maintain compliance with industry regulations and internal protocols.

Duties

• Conduct first off inspections of parts at various stages of the production process to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Analyse inspection data and prepare detailed reports on findings, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Complete Full Article Inspection Reports when required.
• Collaborate with production staff to address quality issues and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Allocate material and parts during the production process and maintain all relevant documentation.
• To interpret engineering drawings and written criteria, applying the requirements to verify product using various types of measuring equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, tests, and other quality assurance activities.
• Assist in the development and implementation of quality control procedures and policies.
• Goods inward inspection
• Maintain calibration equipment and keep detailed logs.

Experience

• Proven experience in a quality assurance role within a manufacturing or engineering environment is essential
• Knowledge of working with different grades of metal
• Proven experience of reading technical drawings
• Knowledge of using a range of measuring equipment such as verniers etc. and maintaining records.
• Assists with the implementation of corrective actions and writing reports for non-conformities.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while also being self-motivated.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to convey findings clearly.

Benefits:

Monday to Thursday (7.30 am pm)

6 weeks paid holiday

Free on-site parking

Company Pension

If you are passionate about quality assurance and eager to contribute to our commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Quality Inspector

Company Overview

IES Machining Ltd operates in the CNC machining industry, specializing in the production of precision parts for various sectors. The company is dedicated to delivering high-quality engineering solutions tailored to meet diverse client needs.

Summary

We are seeking a Quality Inspector based in the Portsmouth to ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. This role is vital to our mission of providing exceptional engineering solutions and maintaining our reputation for excellence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections of products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Develop and implement quality assurance protocols and procedures.
• Analyse inspection data and prepare detailed reports.
• Collaborate with production teams to address quality issues.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections and findings.
• Assist in training staff on quality assurance practices.
• Stay updated on industry regulations and standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Qualifications
• Proven experience as a Quality Assurance Inspector or similar role.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies and tools.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in using inspection tools and software.
• Call-To-Action

If you are passionate about quality and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, we invite you to apply and help us shape the future of precision engineering

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £12.21-£18.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Quality Inspector

Sheffield, SHF, GB, S4 7UR

Leviat

Country:
United Kingdom

City:
Sheffield

Req ID:

Job Type
: Full Time Permanent

Workplace Type
: Onsite

Seniority Level
: Not Applicable

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To take an active role in maintaining the QA and SHE functions in the Sheffield factory and offices, maintaining approvals to ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 and EN1090 via external audits. Where relevant, provide support to ensure that we maintain individual product approvals.

Via proactive engagement with all stakeholders, ensure that our Quality and SHE systems support and align with our products and services so that they meet the expectations of our customers at all times, whilst maintaining high standards of safety with the aim of continual improvement and striving for zero accidents.

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

• Maintain and audit the quality, health, safety and environmental management systems in accordance with ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001. Maintain the internal audit schedule for all systems and ensure timely close out of all non-conformances raised.
• Ensure all teams, production processes and products adhere to the appropriate QA standards and SHE systems via active liaison and face to face interaction
• Engineer in Quality for all production processes through to finished product. Set and maintain the final customer quality shipping standard. Support manufacturing and design problem solving, demonstrating effective root cause analysis to close out quality concerns and sources of error. Take immediate containment actions and provide quick resolution to in process related quality problems and defects
• Addressing and closing out customer related complaints to prevent recurrence. Monitoring trends in customer complaints to ensure relevant improvements can be established
• Maintain calibration of all essential checking and measuring equipment on site, ensuring it is fit for purpose and traceable to international calibration standards
• Actively liaise with the purchasing and goods inwards teams to ensure adequate monitoring of suppliers, quality of incoming raw materials and address raw material non-conformances in timely fashion
• Assist other members of the team and production front line leaders in day to day maintenance of health & safety and environmental management systems including aiding production of risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Assist in the maintenance of EN1090, including maintaining relevant qualifications and procedure approvals for our welders and welded items
• Assist during third party audits, leading audits where required
• Develop QA/ manufacturing / ITP plans as required for specific special projects
• Liaise with other Leviat UK sites to maintain system alignment, perform audits of the sites and to ensure shared best practices. (This will include occasional travel to other sites)
• Manage the calibration of required measurement equipment

Other

• Lead from the front in adhering to all health & safety systems and protocols. A "best in class" level of compliance is essential
• Abide by all other company polices
• Contribute to inter-Co CRH projects as required
• Carry out other reasonable tasks for which you have been trained and are capable.
• Assist with visits to customer sites as required to investigate and resolve quality related issues
• Assist in implementing any new future standards as deemed appropriate by our customers/market

Essential Skills

• Experience in working in manufacturing sector quality assurance
• Experience and working knowledge of ISO9001:2015, ISO14001:2015 and ISO45001
• Qualification in internal auditing
• Competent in MS Office suite.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and work cross-functionally to identify issues and implement solutions and improvements
• Experience of RCFA techniques eg: "5 why", "fishbone diagrams" etc

Key Leadership Competencies

• Attention to detail/systematic approach
• Flexible and adaptable
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders in adhering to new and existing protocols

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary plus bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays (plus the option to buy 5 more)
• Westfield health cash plan and 24/7 GP service
• Flexible working
• Free Optical vouchers
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Discounted products and services via Westfield Rewards
• Access to Employee Assistance Programmes
• Idea scheme including reward vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme plus a bicycle storage area
• Free parking plus EV Charging Points
• And so much more

Leviat is an equal opportunities employer. We are commited to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal. We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.
Date: 2 Oct 2025

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Company Description

MP Engineering UK LTD is a medium sized family run precision engineering company, founded in 1981. Located in Hinckley, Leicestershire. We specialize in machining complex metallic components with short lead times and tight tolerances. Materials ranging from Aluminum, Stainless, Titanium, Inconel etc.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Quality Inspector, located in Hinckley. The applicant should have past experience in CMM programing using PCDMIS. They should also be confident in using all manual methods of inspection.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years inspector experience
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment is a plus

We are seeking a skilled Quality Inspector to join our Quality Control team. This role is crucial in supporting our manufacturing NPI processes by ensuring the quality and precision of both internally produced and supply chain products. You will be responsible for conducting Manual inspections, supporting the Machinist inspectors and Quality Team in maintaining our manufacturing standards.

Work Schedule:

Day shift: Monday to Thursday - 7:30/8:00 AM to 4:15/5:00 PM.

Fridays - 7:30/8:00 AM to 11:30 AM or noon.

Occasionally, overtime and additional shifts may be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Using hand tools such as micrometres, height gauges, shadowgraph and vision systems. etc.
• Provide technical support for new product introductions (NPI).
• Perform Manual inspections using hand tools, vision systems and Assembly final inspections.
• Provide technical support and training for Operator Inspectors
• Non-conformance report writing, perform inspections using Zeiss Calypso and PC-DMIS systems.
• Conduct AS9102 First Article Inspections on Piece parts, LRU level assemblies and CMM Program Prove Outs.
• Collaborate with the Quality Team to enhance manufacturing processes.
• Support lean initiatives and cost reduction activities.
• Provide support for investigations with complicated solutions.
• Provide cross-functional inspection support for other areas of the department.

Skills and Experience:

• HNC/HND in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• First Article measurements for complex parts and assemblies
• First Article report generation (Q-Pulse)
• Strong ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Able to work with minimum supervision and lead daily activities
• Zeiss experience desirable
• Able to read complex engineering drawings
• CMM prove out and report verification desirable
• Extensive knowledge of manual inspection methods and equipment
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively at all levels.
• Aerospace experience is a plus.
• Analytical abilities to drive Root Cause and Corrective Action to tackle difficult technical challenges
• Six Sigma training (Green Belt) desirable
• Exposure to, and experience of using, PPAP and APQP processes would be an advantage.

We review applications on an ongoing basis, and the job posting will be closed once a suitable candidate is selected. We recommend all interested individuals to apply as soon as possible.

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Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role, and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security.

We are currently seeking an experienced Quality Control (QC) Inspector to join our fabrication team. This is a key role responsible for ensuring that all fabricated and welded products meet internal standards, client specifications, and applicable industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect fabricated components, welds, and raw materials for quality and compliance
• Conduct dimensional checks and calibrate measurement tools
• Ensure adherence to industry standards and client specifications
• Monitor fabrication and welding processes on the shop floor
• Maintain accurate records of inspections and quality reports
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to address quality issues
• Maintain traceability of materials and consumables used in fabrication

Requirements:

• Strong ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Solid understanding of industry codes and standards (e.g., ASME, AWS, ISO)
• Effective communication and documentation skills
• Previous experience in quality control within a fabrication or heavy industry environment
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CSWIP, CWI) are an advantage but not required

Quality Inspector

Immingham

Metal Recycling Industry

Full-Time | Permanent

£40,000-£0,000

Reference: QI-IM-DB1025

Are you a detail-driven individual with a keen eye for quality and a hands-on approach to problem solving?

We’re working in partnership with a UK-leading metal recycling business who are looking to appoint a Quality Inspector to join their busy operations team in Stoke-on-Trent.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business at the forefront of sustainable recycling — ensuring that quality, safety, and compliance remain at the heart of operations.

Package Details:

• 06:30 – 17:30 Monday to Friday – Must be able to work 1 week of Nights 18:00-06:00, every 4-5 weeks when vessels are being loaded.
• £40,000- 0,000 depending on level of experience.
• 23 days annual leave + Bank Holiday
• Company pension

The Role:

As a Quality Inspector, you’ll be responsible for monitoring the quality of incoming and outgoing materials within a high-volume metal recycling environment. From checking merchant deliveries to overseeing vessel loading, you’ll play a key role in ensuring all materials meet the company’s strict quality and safety standards.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and isn’t afraid to get involved in day-to-day yard operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect and assess the quality of incoming merchant deliveries (up to 25 tonnes worth of material).
• Identify and remove non-conforming materials such as wood, concrete, tyres, and dirt.
• Visually inspect loads — working with crane operators to review and assess loads.

• Oversee quality of materials loaded onto vessels, liaising with customer inspectors and the commercial team.
• Monitor and report any battery-containing items to prevent fire risks.
• Report all non-conformances via the internal WhatsApp group and maintain accurate visual records (photos).
• Collaborate closely with the yard team to improve the quality of ferrous scrap.

Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Experience working in metal recycling.
• Confident in identifying contamination and quality issues.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with operations teams.
• Flexible to work night shifts on a rotational basis (1 in every 4–5 weeks).
• Excellent communication skills and confidence to challenge quality issues when required.

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