Quality Inspector
Salary: £48,000 per annum Permanent East Sussex
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quality Inspector to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business based in East Sussex.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Quality Inspector with a background in precision engineering, machining or manufacturing to join an established team.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring components and assemblies meet stringent customer specifications, engineering drawings and quality standards within a highly regulated environment.
The Role
- Inspect incoming goods, precision-machined components and sub-assemblies.
- Carry out detailed inspections against engineering drawings and specifications.
- Operate a range of metrology equipment, including CMM and Faro Arm.
- Interpret complex technical drawings, GD&T, datum points and tight tolerances.
- Complete First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) and Initial Sample Inspection Reports (ISIR).
- Identify, record and report non-conformances and deviations.
- Maintain accurate quality documentation in line with ISO 9001:2015.
- Work closely with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues.
- Support continuous improvement and maintain high manufacturing standards.
About You
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- Extensive experience in a Quality Inspector role within precision engineering, machining or manufacturing.
- Strong ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
- Hands-on experience using CMM and/or Faro Arm equipment.
- Good understanding of GD&T, geometric tolerancing and datum structures.
- Experience working with tight tolerances and complex components.
- Knowledge of FAIR, ISIR and quality documentation.
- Experience working within an ISO 9001 quality management system.
- Understanding of quality control methodologies, including SPC and AQL.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
Desirable
- Experience within aerospace, vacuum technology or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of welding and fabrication processes.
- HNC, HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing or an equivalent discipline.
What’s on Offer?
- Salary of £48,000 per annum.
- Permanent employment.
- Opportunity to join an established engineering business.
- A varied, hands-on role within a precision manufacturing environment.
- The opportunity to take ownership of quality standards and contribute to continuous improvement.
Interested?
If you have extensive experience in quality inspection within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment and are looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more.
