Quality Inspector x2

Owen Daniels are supporting a well-established and growing manufacturing business, is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to join their quality team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with a strong manufacturing background and experience interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring products meet customer specifications and internal quality standards, working closely with production and engineering teams to maintain the highest levels of quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspection of manufactured components.
• Inspect parts using a range of manual measuring equipment including verniers, micrometers, height gauges and gauges.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and quality documentation.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles during inspection activities.
• Record inspection results and maintain accurate quality documentation.
• Identify and report non-conformances, supporting root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with company quality procedures and relevant industry standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing process.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Quality Inspector within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding and practical application of GD&T.
• Ability to confidently read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Experience using a variety of manual inspection and measuring equipment.
• Good attention to detail with a methodical approach to inspection.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Competent with inspection records and quality documentation.

Desirable Skills

• Experience inspecting welded fabrications or welded assemblies would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Knowledge of welding processes and weld inspection would be beneficial.
• Experience with CMM equipment or programming would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Permanent position with a stable and growing manufacturer.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• Supportive working environment.
• Company pension.
• Holiday entitlement.
• Overtime opportunities where available.

If you are an experienced Quality Inspector with strong GD&T knowledge looking for your next opportunity within a reputable manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV.