Quality Inspector
CV-LibraryWingerworth, DerbyshirepermanentPosted: 2 September 2026
Apply NowEchelon Engineers is recruiting a Quality Inspector for a well-established engineering and manufacturing business. You will ensure incoming parts and finished goods meet specification and quality standards across the full supply chain, from goods in through to final despatch.
Key Responsibilities
* Inspect incoming parts and materials against technical drawings and specifications
* Evaluate fabricated, machined, and secondary-processed components
* Conduct supplier audits and inspect work-in-progress at supplier sites
* Inspect assembled products and finished goods prior to despatch
* Maintain accurate inspection records and prepare quality reports
* Identify recurring quality issues and support CAPA processes
* Liaise with Purchasing, Stores, Engineering, Assembly, and Despatch teams
Essential Skills & Experience
* Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
* Good knowledge of machining, fabrication, and manufacturing processes
* Experienced with micrometres, digital callipers, height gauges, and surface roughness equipment
* Solid understanding of quality standards and inspection methodologies
* Meticulous attention to detail and a logical approach to problem-solving
Qualifications
* Minimum NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
* Quality assurance or inspection experience (advantageous)
* ISO 9001 knowledge (advantageous)
Key Responsibilities
* Inspect incoming parts and materials against technical drawings and specifications
* Evaluate fabricated, machined, and secondary-processed components
* Conduct supplier audits and inspect work-in-progress at supplier sites
* Inspect assembled products and finished goods prior to despatch
* Maintain accurate inspection records and prepare quality reports
* Identify recurring quality issues and support CAPA processes
* Liaise with Purchasing, Stores, Engineering, Assembly, and Despatch teams
Essential Skills & Experience
* Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
* Good knowledge of machining, fabrication, and manufacturing processes
* Experienced with micrometres, digital callipers, height gauges, and surface roughness equipment
* Solid understanding of quality standards and inspection methodologies
* Meticulous attention to detail and a logical approach to problem-solving
Qualifications
* Minimum NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
* Quality assurance or inspection experience (advantageous)
* ISO 9001 knowledge (advantageous)