Quality Inspector

Futures Recruitment are working with a well-established and highly regarded manufacturer of precision metal components in the Leeds area who is looking to recruit an experienced Quality Inspector.

This is a hands-on quality position within a busy manufacturing environment, with the successful candidate responsible for carrying out in-process and final inspection of manufactured metal components, ensuring products consistently meet drawing, dimensional and customer requirements.

A key requirement for this position is previous experience programming and operating CMM equipment, alongside a good working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems.

The Role

• Carry out in-process inspection of manufactured metal components throughout production.
• Perform first-off, patrol and final inspection of components against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Program and operate CMM equipment to carry out accurate dimensional inspection.
• Use a range of manual measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers, height gauges and other inspection equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and component specifications.
• Identify and report dimensional or quality non-conformances.
• Work closely with production teams to resolve quality issues and prevent the manufacture of non-conforming components.
• Complete and maintain accurate inspection and quality records.
• Support investigations into internal and customer quality concerns where required.
• Assist with calibration and control of inspection equipment.
• Support continuous improvement activities across manufacturing and quality.
• Ensure inspection activities and documentation are completed in accordance with the company's ISO 9001 Quality Management System.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as a Quality Inspector, Quality Technician or similar within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Essential - hands-on experience programming and operating CMM equipment.
• Essential - working knowledge and practical experience of ISO 9001.
• Previous experience inspecting metal or precision-engineered components.
• Strong understanding of dimensional inspection and measurement techniques.
• Confident interpreting engineering drawings, tolerances and specifications.
• Experience using manual inspection equipment including micrometers, verniers and gauges.
• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical approach to inspection.
• Good problem-solving skills and the confidence to raise quality concerns with production teams.
• Able to maintain accurate inspection records and work effectively within an established quality system.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

This position would suit an experienced Quality Inspector who enjoys being hands-on and visible within the manufacturing environment rather than being solely focused on quality administration

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