Quality Inspector - Precision Engineering
Leighton Buzzard
£33,000 - £40,000 (DOE)
Permanent, Full Time
Are you an experienced Quality Inspector looking for your next career move?
Our client is a long-established precision engineering business based in Leighton Buzzard, specialising in the manufacture of low-volume, high-quality components for industries including Aerospace, Oil & Gas and Defence.
Due to an upcoming retirement, they are looking for a proactive and forward-thinking Quality Inspector / Chief Inspector to work closely with their Quality Manager.
The successful Quality Inspector will play a key role in driving continuous improvement, shaping our quality strategy and ensuring the highest precision standards across all areas of the business.
What you'll be doing - Quality Inspector
Carrying out visual & dimensional inspections to tight tolerances using tools such as micrometers, bore gauges, callipers & height gauges
Leading first-offs, last-offs, patrol, incoming & final inspections in line with customer and industry requirements
Investigating & reporting non-conformances, raising concessions & producing First Article Inspection Reports (training provided if needed)
What we're looking for
Proven experience in a precision engineering / metal machining environment
Strong knowledge of inspection processes, reporting & CMM utilisation
Ability to interpret technical drawings & work to exacting precision tolerances in both metric & imperial units
Excellent communication, attention to detail & a hands-on, team-focused approach
Experience within an AS9100 (or equivalent) quality system is highly desirable
What's on offer
Salary: £33,000 - £40,000 per annum (DOE)
Permanent, full-time role: Monday - Thursday 8:00-17:00, Friday 8:00-14:30
28 days holiday (inc. Bank Holidays) + Christmas shutdown
Government pension scheme & private healthcare plan
Supportive, friendly environment with excellent staff retention & career development opportunities
How to apply
If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Quality Inspector and join a respected precision engineering business in Leighton Buzzard, we'd love to hear from you. Send your CV today or contact Helen for more info. HMIND INDHM