Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector - Precision Engineering

Leighton Buzzard

£33,000 - £40,000 (DOE)

Permanent, Full Time



Are you an experienced Quality Inspector looking for your next career move?



Our client is a long-established precision engineering business based in Leighton Buzzard, specialising in the manufacture of low-volume, high-quality components for industries including Aerospace, Oil & Gas and Defence.



Due to an upcoming retirement, they are looking for a proactive and forward-thinking Quality Inspector / Chief Inspector to work closely with their Quality Manager.



The successful Quality Inspector will play a key role in driving continuous improvement, shaping our quality strategy and ensuring the highest precision standards across all areas of the business.



What you'll be doing - Quality Inspector



Carrying out visual & dimensional inspections to tight tolerances using tools such as micrometers, bore gauges, callipers & height gauges



Leading first-offs, last-offs, patrol, incoming & final inspections in line with customer and industry requirements



Investigating & reporting non-conformances, raising concessions & producing First Article Inspection Reports (training provided if needed)



What we're looking for



Proven experience in a precision engineering / metal machining environment



Strong knowledge of inspection processes, reporting & CMM utilisation



Ability to interpret technical drawings & work to exacting precision tolerances in both metric & imperial units



Excellent communication, attention to detail & a hands-on, team-focused approach



Experience within an AS9100 (or equivalent) quality system is highly desirable



What's on offer



Salary: £33,000 - £40,000 per annum (DOE)



Permanent, full-time role: Monday - Thursday 8:00-17:00, Friday 8:00-14:30



28 days holiday (inc. Bank Holidays) + Christmas shutdown



Government pension scheme & private healthcare plan



Supportive, friendly environment with excellent staff retention & career development opportunities



How to apply

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Quality Inspector and join a respected precision engineering business in Leighton Buzzard, we'd love to hear from you. Send your CV today or contact Helen for more info. HMIND INDHM