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Quality Control Inspector (Precision Engineering)

Job Posted: 24 days ago

Salary: £ 25,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Swindon

Expire in: 3 days

Job Description

Quality Control Inspector (Precision Engineering)
Location: Swindon
Salary: £25,000–£35,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours: Monday–Friday, Full Time
Overtime Available

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist engineering company that designs and manufactures high-precision components. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced and detail-focused Quality Control Inspector to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in precision engineering, inspection, tool making or manufacturing quality who takes pride in accuracy, consistency and maintaining the highest standards.

Working within a modern, clean engineering facility, you will be responsible for inspecting and approving precision components throughout the manufacturing process. You will work closely with engineers, technicians and production teams to ensure all parts meet exacting quality requirements before progressing through production.

This role requires exceptional attention to detail, as every component must be accurately inspected, measured and fully traceable against engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Inspect precision-engineered components throughout the manufacturing process.
Carry out detailed quality inspections using a range of measuring equipment and inspection tools.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and tolerances to ensure components meet required standards.
Check dimensions, finishes and critical features against drawings and inspection criteria.
Complete first-off inspections, in-process inspections and final quality checks.
Identify defects, non-conformances and quality issues, escalating concerns where required.
Complete inspection reports and maintain accurate quality documentation.
Ensure full traceability of components and inspection records.
Support investigations into quality issues and assist with corrective actions.
Work closely with engineers and technicians to resolve quality concerns.
Ensure all quality procedures and standards are consistently followed.
Maintain awareness of calibration requirements for measuring equipment.About You
The successful candidate will have experience within a precision engineering, manufacturing or quality environment and understand the importance of accuracy, tolerances and attention to detail.

You will have:

Previous experience within Quality Control, Inspection or a similar engineering role.
The ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings is essential.
Strong understanding of dimensional tolerances, specifications and inspection requirements.
Experience using inspection equipment such as verniers, micrometers, gauges and other measuring tools.
Excellent attention to detail with a precise and methodical approach.
Experience inspecting complex or high-precision components.
Strong documentation and reporting skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a skilled engineering team.A background in tool making, precision machining, CNC machining or skilled engineering environments would be highly desirable, as this experience provides a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tolerances and complex components.

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