Quality Inspector
Southend-on-Sea Area, Essex
Competitive Salary | Full-Time | Temporary
Are you an experienced Quality Inspector with a background in precision engineering and CNC-machined components? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where quality, accuracy, and attention to detail are paramount?
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established precision engineering manufacturer supplying high-precision components to highly regulated industries. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business committed to quality, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.
The Role
As a Quality Inspector, you will play a key role in ensuring that precision-machined components meet customer specifications, tight tolerances, and the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct first-off, in-process, and final inspections of CNC-machined components
- Verify dimensional accuracy, geometrical tolerances, and surface finishes against engineering drawings
- Carry out routine shop floor inspections to ensure consistent product quality throughout production runs
- Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and GD&T requirements
- Use a variety of inspection equipment, including: Micrometers, Vernier and digital calipers, Height gauges, Bore micrometers, Thread gauges, Plug and ring gauges, Dial indicators
- Operate optical inspection equipment and CMMs where applicable
- Identify and manage non-conforming products
- Raise and document non-conformance reports (NCRs)
- Work closely with production teams to investigate root causes and implement corrective actions
About You
- Previous experience as a Quality Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, or Quality Technician within a precision engineering or CNC machining environment
- Strong knowledge of engineering drawings and GD&T
- Excellent understanding of inspection and metrology techniques
- Experience using a range of manual measuring equipment
- A meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to quality standards
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with operators, setters, and management teams
The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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