Quality Inspector / Quality Manager – Precision Machining
Location: Bradford
Job type: Permanent, full-time
Salary: £20 – £23 per hour (overtime available)
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:00am–4:00pm, Friday 7:00am–2:30pm
The opportunity
ABS Talent is recruiting a Quality Inspector / Quality Manager on behalf of a well-established precision machining client. This is a great opportunity for an experienced quality professional to join a precision machine shop, ensuring machined components meet customer specifications, engineering drawings and industry standards.
You'll play a key role in supporting continuous quality improvement — identifying defects, documenting findings, and working closely with machinists and engineers to resolve issues.
The role
- Perform first article, in-process and final inspections on precision machined components
- Interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Verify dimensions using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, verniers/calipers, dial indicators, height gauges, bore gauges, surface plates and CMM (as applicable)
- Document inspection results clearly using company documentation
- Identify and communicate non-conforming product and support root cause analysis
- Work with machinists and production staff to correct dimensional issues and feed back on quality trends
- Assist in maintaining the calibration and cleanliness of inspection equipment
About you
- Proven experience as a Quality Inspector in a precision machining / engineering environment
- Confident interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Skilled with precision measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, gauges, surface plates, etc.)
- CMM experience an advantage
- Strong attention to detail with a methodical, quality-focused approach
- Good communicator, able to work closely with machinists and engineers
What's on offer
- Permanent position with a stable, established precision engineering firm
- £20 – £23 per hour, with overtime available
- Monday–Thursday days plus an early Friday finish (2:30pm)
- A quality-focused precision machine shop environment
Interested? Apply with your CV and I'll be in touch to discuss the role in more detail. All enquiries handled in confidence
