Quality Inspector (Fast Hole Drill - EDM)

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Inspector to join our FHD team. This role is critical in ensuring that our precision-engineered components meet the highest quality standards before progressing through the manufacturing process and reaching our customers.

Working within a fast-paced engineering environment, you will carry out a range of inspections using manual measurement equipment, vision systems and specialist inspection techniques, while supporting quality governance, continuous improvement activities and product conformity.

Key Responsibilities

As a Quality Inspector, you will:

• Perform inspections on precision-engineered cooling holes and fixtures.
• Conduct manual inspections using equipment including Verniers, height gauges, shadowgraphs, pin gauges and other inspection tools.
• Complete camera, vision system, ultrasonic and magnetic wire inspections where required.
• Carry out batch, first-off and patrol inspections.
• Support the management and control of non-conforming products.
• Maintain inspection records and govern online inspection reports.
• Calibrate fixtures and gauges.
• Interpret technical drawings, GD&T requirements and CMM inspection reports.
• Gather and review quality data to support gate reviews and final inspection sign-off.
• Assist with root cause analysis and 8D investigations.
• Support KPI monitoring, continuous improvement initiatives and 5S activities.
• Communicate quality concerns effectively with production teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company Health & Safety and environmental standards.

Essential Requirements

• Time served or at least 3 years' experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and datuming systems.
• Understanding of technical drawings and CMM/inspection reports.
• Experience following quality procedures and job card systems.
• Experience using inspection equipment such as Verniers, Micrometers and Height Gauges.
• Good understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• IT literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to analyse and interpret quality data.
• Methodical approach with strong attention to detail.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience within turbine blade, vane or seal segment manufacturing.
• First Principle Inspection experience.
• Previous setting capability.
• Understanding of calibration principles and measurement systems.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a highly specialised precision engineering environment.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive team culture focused on quality and continuous improvement.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are passionate about quality, precision and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.

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