Are you an experienced
Senior
Quality Inspector ready to take on a leadership role? Would you like the opportunity to shape a high-performing team in a global manufacturing organisation? This is a hands-on leadership role at a leading manufacturing site in Lincolnshire, where you'll supervise and support a team of 68 inspectors. With a strong reputation for high-precision components and global operations, the business is looking for a confident and skilled Lead Inspector to support process improvements and work closely with Engineering to resolve quality-related issues. Youll also be involved in developing and adjusting CMM programs, ensuring high standards are maintained throughout the inspection process. What Youll Be Doing:
Senior
Quality Inspector Leading a small team within the inspection department, reporting directly to the Head of Quality Control. Supporting technical discussions with Process and Manufacturing Engineering teams. Troubleshooting inspection challenges and advising machine operators on measurement and drawing interpretation. Using and programming CMM machines (Mitutoyo
MCosmos; Zeiss
Calypso). Interpreting complex engineering drawings with GD&T, using both imperial and metric units. Operating manual inspection equipment and understanding machining processes like turning, milling, and grinding. Taking a leading role in team development, training, and succession planning. Driving the departments return to a centre of excellence for inspection. What Youll Need:
Senior
Quality Inspector A strong inspection background with at least 5 years' experience, ideally coming through an apprenticeship, HNC or HND route. Proven ability to program and operate CMMs (Mitutoyo essential, Zeiss desirable). Deep understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances, and metrology principles (including submicron measurement). Experience working within precision engineering, ideally aerospace or similar. Confident leadership and communication skills with the ability to mentor and train others Why Join as a
Senior
Quality Inspector? This is more than a supervisory role. It's a chance to shape, lead and grow the department and support the development of more junior members of the team. Youll work in a high-precision environment with the backing of a global organisation
and the freedom to make the department your own. Youll also benefit from: 25 days holiday + bank holidays Company pension scheme (5% employer contribution) Subsidised healthcare and personal accident cover Bike to Work scheme, subsidised on-site canteen and free on-site parking If you're a dynamicSeniorQuality Inspector who is looking for a chance to shape and develop a department, with a growing manufacturing organisation, please get in touch!
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