Job Title: Quality Inspector / Level 2 NDT Technician (Night Shift)
Location: Leicester
Salary: £22.98 per hour (inclusive of shift allowance)
Shift: Night Shift – Monday to Thursday, 18:00 – 06:00
Benefits: Permanent night shift, long weekends (4-day week), stable manufacturing environment, opportunity to work within a precision engineering business supplying highly regulated industries.
Quality Inspector / Level 2 NDT Technician – Night Shift
A well-established precision engineering manufacturer is seeking a Quality Inspector / Level 2 NDT Technician to join its quality team on a permanent night shift. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that manufactured components meet strict quality and compliance standards within a highly regulated production environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for inspection activities, non-destructive testing, and supporting quality assurance processes to maintain the highest product standards across production.
Key Responsibilities
Inspection
* Conduct First Article Inspection (FAI), receipt inspection, and in-process inspection using both CMM and manual measurement techniques
* Run CMM programmes, analyse results, and make appropriate quality decisions
* Maintain and manage CMM programme integrity and documentation
* Support internal non-conformance processes, including raising rejects and ensuring appropriate containment
* Work closely with the Engineering team during New Product Introduction (NPI)
* Complete FAIR packs using both CMM and manual inspection methods
* Carry out inspection and calibration activities as required to support production
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
* Perform MPI, DPI and visual inspections in line with approved procedures
* Ensure NDT equipment is maintained and suitable for operation
* Conduct required control checks and tests
* Interpret and evaluate results against defined acceptance standards
* Prepare and authorise product test reports
* Generate work instructions for Level 3 approval
* Manage inspection workflow to support production priorities
* Maintain Level 2 certification in the relevant NDT method
Candidate Requirements
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in a quality inspection role within aerospace or automotive manufacturing
* Level 2 NDT certification in Penetrant Inspection (DPI)
* Experience operating CMM equipment and manual inspection tools
* Strong understanding of FAIR documentation and quality standards
* Experience working with SOPs and controlled documentation
* Ability to work to production timelines in a manufacturing environment
Personal Attributes
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
* Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving
* Able to manage workload and prioritise tasks effectively
* Comfortable working in a team-based manufacturing environment
* Capable of working to tight deadlines and production schedules
Apply
If you are an experienced Quality Inspector with Level 2 NDT certification looking for a permanent night shift opportunity within a precision engineering environment, we would welcome your application.
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