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Quality Inspector / Chief Inspector
Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leighton Buzzard
Expire in: 23 days
Job Description
Job Title: Quality / Chief Inspector
Location: Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (negotiable, dependant on experience)
Benefits:
28 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus additional paid holiday during Christmas shutdown
Company pension scheme
Healthcare scheme covering optical, dental, physiotherapy and more
Free on-site parking
Excellent working conditions in a modern facility
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Long-term stable employment with career development opportunities
Company Profile
This is a long-established precision engineering business with a reputation for producing low-volume, high-quality components for sectors including aerospace, oil & gas, and defence. The company has built its reputation on honesty, flexibility, continual investment, and strong customer relationships. With ISO-accredited quality systems in place and a highly experienced workforce, this is a business that values stability, loyalty, and continual improvement. Staff retention is excellent, with many employees serving for over a decade, reflecting a culture built on trust and support.
Job Profile
As the Quality / Chief Inspector, you will play a key role in maintaining and driving forward the quality standards of the business. Working closely with the Quality Manager, you will perform inspections, create reports, and lead quality-related initiatives. This is a hands-on role requiring both technical expertise and the ability to work collaboratively, ensuring that products consistently meet demanding customer and industry requirements.
Duties:
Carry out visual and dimensional inspections using manual measuring equipment and CMM
Perform first-off, last-off, patrol, incoming, and final inspection checks
Review technical drawings and interpret engineering symbols and requirements
Raise First Article Inspection Reports (training provided if required)
Produce and verify Certificates of Conformity
Quarantine, log, and report non-conforming products; investigate root causes and raise concessions or NCRs
Communicate effectively with customers regarding quality issues
Maintain accurate records for full traceability and compliance
Support the development of a quality-focused culture across the business
Skills & Attributes:
Proven experience within a precision engineering and machining environment
Proficiency with manual inspection tools (micrometres, bore gauges, callipers, height gauges etc.)
Strong knowledge of CMM inspection techniques and reporting
Ability to work to tight tolerances and deadlines
Clear understanding of AS9100 or equivalent quality systems (desirable)
Excellent communication, numeracy, and literacy skills
Strong problem-solving and team collaboration skills
Education / Certificates:
Engineering or quality-related qualification preferred
Previous certification/experience under AS9100 systems desirable
Hours of Work:
Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 17:00
Friday: 08:00 – 14:30
Interested?
This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking precision engineering company that values quality, loyalty, and innovation.
If you’re an experienced inspector seeking to influence quality processes, contribute to continuous improvement, and work in a supportive and established environment, this could be the ideal role for you.
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