Owen Daniels
Role – Quality Inspector
Location – Buckinghamshire
Salary – £40,000 – £45,000 per annum
We are seeking a Senior Quality Inspector to join a busy manufacturing business. This role involves carrying out detailed inspection activities while also supporting the inspection team and helping maintain high quality standards across production.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out first-off, in-process, and final inspections on manufactured components and assemblies
- Support and guide members of the inspection team where required
- Conduct NDT dye penetrant testing on parts and finished assemblies
- Produce First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) when required
- Program and operate CMM and Faro Arm measurement equipment
- Review engineering drawings and geometric tolerances to ensure parts meet specification
- Investigate and record non-conformances, assisting with root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Ensure inspection equipment is calibrated and maintained
- Inspect incoming components from suppliers as well as internally manufactured parts
- Maintain clear and accurate inspection records and documentation
- Liaise with internal departments and occasionally support customer-related quality queries
Skills & Experience
- Solid experience within a quality inspection role in a manufacturing environment
- Level 2 certification in Dye Penetrant Testing (NDT)
- Practical experience operating CMM and Faro Arm equipment
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings and tolerancing
- Experience creating or supporting First Article Inspection Reports
- Comfortable using a variety of manual inspection tools and measurement equipment
- Good organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues across production, engineering, and quality teams
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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