Quality Inspector - Precision Manufacturing
📍 Southwark, London
💷 Up to £55,000 + Shift Allowance (DOE)
🕒 Days, Nights & Rotating Shifts Available
Are you a hands-on Quality Inspector who enjoys being on the shop floor, working closely with production and ensuring high-precision components meet the highest standards?
We are recruiting for multiple Quality Inspectors to join a growing advanced manufacturing business producing complex components for highly regulated industries. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a modern machine shop environment, using a wide range of inspection equipment and CMM technology.
The Role
As a Quality Inspector, you will be responsible for carrying out first-off, in-process and final inspections of precision machined components, ensuring all products meet customer specifications and quality requirements.
This is a practical, hands-on inspection role suited to someone with a strong machining or manufacturing background who is confident reading engineering drawings and using a variety of inspection equipment.
Key Responsibilities
First-off, in-process and final inspection of machined components
Inspection of complex precision-engineered parts to tight tolerances
Use of manual inspection equipment including:
Verniers
Micrometers
Height Gauges
Bore Gauges
Surface Measurement Equipment
Operating CMM equipment and interpreting results
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T
Completing inspection reports and quality documentation
Supporting non-conformance investigations and quality improvements
Working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering and Production teams
Ensuring compliance with customer and internal quality standards
What We're Looking For
Previous experience as a Quality Inspector within a machine shop or precision engineering environment
Strong understanding of engineering drawings and geometric tolerancing (GD&T)
Experience using a variety of manual measuring equipment
Experience operating CMMs
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
A proactive and hands-on approach to quality
Desirable Experience
Aerospace, Defence, Automotive or Advanced Manufacturing background
Knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001 or similar quality systems
Experience with Zeiss, Mitutoyo, PC DMIS or other CMM platforms
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles
What's On Offer
Salary up to £55,000 + shift allowance
Multiple shift patterns available
Overtime opportunities
Modern, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
Career progression and development opportunities
The chance to work on highly complex, high-value engineering projectsIf you're an experienced Quality Inspector looking for a role where you can make a real impact in a world-class manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you
