Are you a Quality Inspector who enjoys being at the heart of manufacturing qualitycatching issues early, working from drawings and GD&T, and helping production deliver right-first-time?
Our exclusive client NMB Minebea UK, part of a multi-billion-dollar global manufacturing group with operations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, is renowned for precision engineering and the production of mission-critical components.
This role is based at Doddington Road, Lincoln (LN6 3RA), supporting manufacturing operations through first-off and in-process inspection activities. Youll help ensure components meet engineering requirements and support production and quality objectives in a fast-paced environment.
As the Quality Inspector, your responsibilities will include:
* Carrying out first-off inspections to validate set-ups and confirm products meet specification prior to release
* Performing in-process inspections and ongoing monitoring of production output
* Interpreting and inspecting to engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements
* Using a range of manual measuring equipment (e.g., micrometers, verniers, gauges) and inspection techniques
* Identifying, recording, and reporting non-conformances in line with quality procedures
* Supporting containment, investigation, and resolution of shop-floor quality issues
* Working closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to support corrective actions and prevent recurrence
* Completing inspection records, reports and documentation accurately
* Ensuring all activities comply with Health, Safety and Environmental standards
As the Quality Inspector you will bring:
* Minimum 5 years experience in a quality inspection role within a manufacturing environment
* Strong experience in first-off and in-process inspection
* Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
* Confident use of manual measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, gauges etc.)
* Excellent attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset
* Ability to work effectively within a production team environment, with good communication skills
Desirable (but not essential):
* Time-served background in engineering/manufacturing
* Experience in high-volume or precision manufacturing
* Familiarity with quality systems, inspection documentation and traceability
* Exposure to root cause analysis / quality problem-solving
Shift Pattern / Hours (A/B Shift)
Overtime available when required:
* A Shift: MonThu 6:00am1:35pm | Fri 6:00am12:45pm
* B Shift: MonThu 1:25pm9:05pm | Fri 12:35pm7:00pm (20% premium Friday)
(Additional site shift patterns may also operate.)
Benefits
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Company pension (5% employer contribution)
* Subsidised health care & personal accident plan
* Death in service scheme
* Uniform, bike to work scheme, employee suggestion scheme
* On-site canteen & parking
* Long service award & employee referral scheme
This Quality Inspector position offers the chance to join a well-established site that values quality, process discipline, and technical capability. Youll be working alongside experienced colleagues and contributing to consistent product quality across manufacturing.
All successful applicants will be contacted within two working days
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