Flexible working hours, 10% bonus, company pension contributions of up to 8% and an annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays are just a few of the perks that the Lead Quality Inspector will enjoy while working for a global engineering and manufacturing leader with over 20 worldwide locations employing more than 1,000 staff.
The successful Lead Quality Inspector will be able to commute to Huddersfield from surrounding towns and cities, including Leeds, Dewsbury, Halifax, Wakefield and Brighouse.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide day‑to‑day technical leadership and direct supervision of an inspection team, ensuring high professional standards, effective workload allocation, and ongoing training.
* Interpret complex engineering drawings and act as the technical authority for inspection methods, including CMMs, CNC testers and advanced 3‑D metrology systems.
* Ensure full compliance with ISO 9001:2015, industry standards and internal quality procedures through robust inspection, documentation and audit readiness.
* Manage non‑conformance reporting, root‑cause analysis and corrective actions using structured problem‑solving methodologies such as 8D and 5 Whys.
* Oversee calibration, maintenance and continuous improvement of all metrology equipment to ensure measurement accuracy, traceability and minimal downtime.
* Collaborate closely with Engineering, Production and Quality teams to resolve shop‑floor issues, maintain throughput and meet customer and project deadlines.
* Demonstrate strong regulatory awareness, leadership judgement and decision‑making capability as the final quality gatekeeper in a high‑precision manufacturing environment.
Required Qualifications
* Experience as a Lead Quality Inspector or in a similar role within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.
* Deep understanding of metrology equipment, calibration and reporting processes.
* Experience leading a team, whether as a manager or supervisor.
Salary & Benefits
* Annual salary between £40,000 to £45,000 depending on experience.
* Flexible working hours.
* 1–2 days per week hybrid.
* Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Company pension contributions of up to 8%.
Many roles with our client are subject to security and export‑control restrictions. Candidates must meet Right to Work in the UK criteria and satisfy the required security and clearance requirements to undertake this role.
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