Manufacturing Quality Inspector

Location: Swindon
Salary:-up to--36,000 (Inclusive of shift premium)
Hours: Double Day Shift, Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week

About the Role

This manufacturer seeks an experienced and detail-oriented Inspector to join a tooling, production quality team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the production of high-precision engineered components by ensuring products meet stringent quality standards.

The successful candidate will provide production and quality support through the verification of parts and components, working closely with Production and Quality Assurance teams to maintain the highest levels of accuracy and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Turning and Milling production departments by carrying out a full second-off inspection of each production batch following machine set-up.
• Conduct systematic inspections of medium, small, and tight tolerance components using a variety of precision measuring equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, customer specifications, and quality standards to ensure products are manufactured to the highest quality requirements.
• Operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) to inspect specified component features.
• Support the Quality Assurance function by carrying out the internal calibration of measuring equipment.
• Complete routine quality audits and 5S audits on patrolled production batches.
• Provide technical support and guidance to production teams, resolving inspection queries and liaising with Quality Assurance where required.
• Assist in maintaining a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence.

The ideal candidate will have inspection, machining, or engineering experience and a keen eye for detail. However, training will be provided for the right individual.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Engineering apprenticeship or experience in turning, milling, mechanical engineering, quality inspection, or a related discipline.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, symbols, revisions, and technical documentation.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment and inspection techniques.
• Knowledge of or experience operating CMM machines would be highly advantageous.
• Good computer literacy and confidence using software systems.
• Willingness to learn new skills and develop within the role.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and capable of working independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and capability.
• Full training and development opportunities for the right candidate.
• Opportunity to work within a skilled and supportive engineering environment.
• A varied and challenging role with exposure to advanced inspection and quality processes.
• Long-term career development opportunities.