Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector

Bedford, commutable from: Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Luton, Milton Keynes

£41280 + Company Benefits + Days

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Inspector to join a specialist engineering organisation, working on a range of high-precision components and assemblies within an advanced manufacturing environment.

This is a great opportunity to become part of a highly skilled engineering team, supporting the manufacture of specialist wind tunnel models and precision aircraft components for a range of major aerospace customers. You will play an important role in ensuring quality standards are maintained across complex projects, using a variety of modern inspection technologies and working closely with design, manufacturing and engineering teams.

The company offers a technically interesting environment where you will have the opportunity to develop your skills, work on bespoke engineering projects and contribute to continuous improvement across the business.

The Role:

• Carrying out detailed inspections of precision-engineered components, assemblies and sub-assemblies using manual and automated inspection equipment.
• Operating and programming CMM equipment using PC-DMIS, alongside Leica scanning and PolyWorks software.
• Interpreting engineering drawings, CAD models and GD&T specifications to ensure components meet required tolerances and customer standards.
• Completing inspection reports, identifying non-conformances and working closely with manufacturing, design and quality teams to resolve technical issues.
• Supporting project delivery, maintaining inspection equipment and contributing to continuous improvement activities.

The Person:

• Experience in a Quality Inspection or Metrology role within a manufacturing or precision engineering environment.
• Experience using CMM equipment and PC-DMIS programming software.
• Knowledge of Leica scanning, PolyWorks and GD&T standards.
• Relevant engineering qualification (ONC, HNC, HND or equivalent).
• A time-served apprenticeship and 5+ years' practical experience would be advantageous.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.