Quality Inspector

Job Title: Quality Inspector



Location: High Wycombe, UK



Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent



The company is a family-run precision engineering company with an outstanding reputation for craftsmanship, quality, and innovation. They design and manufacture high-precision tooling and components for some of the most demanding industries - including Formula 1, motorsport, and aerospace.



Our success is built on technical excellence, attention to detail, and a shared passion for engineering. Every member of our small, dedicated team plays a vital role in delivering the highest standards our customers expect.



Position Overview



We are seeking a skilled and motivated Quality Inspector to take full ownership of our inspection and quality control processes.



This is a key role in our business - ideal for someone who takes pride in precision and wants to develop and lead the inspection area as part of a close-knit, family-run company. You’ll work with state-of-the-art metrology and inspection systems, ensuring our components meet exacting tolerances and specifications.



Key Responsibilities



* Take ownership of the inspection and quality assurance function within the business.



* Inspect precision components and tooling to tight tolerances for F1, motorsport, and aerospace customers.



* Operate, program, and maintain a wide range of inspection and measurement equipment.



* Verify components against engineering drawings, CAD data, and customer specifications.



* Accurately record, report, and communicate inspection results.



* Maintain calibration records and ensure all inspection equipment is in excellent working order.



* Collaborate with production and engineering teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure right-first-time quality.



Qualifications & Experience



* Proven experience in precision component inspection within a manufacturing or toolmaking environment.



* Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, and dimensional tolerances.



* Competent in using both manual and automated metrology equipment.



* CMM programming or operation experience (Mitutoyo, DEA, or similar systems).



* Working knowledge of ISO quality standards and inspection documentation.



* High attention to detail and a methodical, quality-driven mindset.



Personal Attributes



* Passion for precision and quality.



* Reliable, proactive, and self-motivated.



* Strong communicator and effective collaborator.



* Comfortable working independently and taking responsibility.



* Keen to make a meaningful impact in a small, family-run business.



Benefits



* Opportunity to own and lead the inspection area within the business.



* £35,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience).



* Overtime opportunities.



* Company pension scheme.



* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.



* Supportive, family-run environment with long-term development and growth opportunities