Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector - Hailsham, East Sussex

Full-time, Permanent - 37 hours per week.

The Role

As a Quality Inspector, you will be responsible for inspecting precision components and sub-assemblies, ensuring compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and strict quality standards. You will play a key role in supplier quality management, non-conformance investigation, and driving a "right first time" culture across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect components and sub-assemblies against engineering drawings and specifications
• Use a range of metrology equipment including CMM and Faro Arm systems
• Raise and manage non conformance reports (NCRs) and ensure timely resolution
• Conduct root cause analysis and support corrective action activities
• Communicate quality issues effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Support and carry out Initial Sample Inspection Reports (ISIR) and First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR)
• Apply appropriate AQL inspection plans based on supplier performance and product criticality
• Maintain inspection records and update ERP systems accordingly
• Monitor supplier performance and support supplier audits and KPI reviews
• Promote continuous improvement across supplier quality processes
• Work to ISO 9001:2015 standards and ISO 2859 1 sampling procedures
• Identify and document deviations from drawings and specifications

Candidate Profile

• Experience working within a machine shop or precision manufacturing environment (3+ years minimum)
• Strong understanding of quality tools and methodologies (SPC, AQL, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and GD&T
• Experience working with suppliers on quality issues and corrective actions
• Confident using inspection and metrology equipment (CMM, Faro Arm, etc.)
• Strong communication skills with a proactive, problem solving approach
• Detail focused with a strong understanding of tolerances and inspection standards
• Experience with welding and fabrication processes
• Background in high precision engineering environments
• Degree, HNC, or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline
• Occasional travel to client sites may be required (planned in advance, expenses covered)
• Due to location, a full driving licence is required

Benefits & Culture

• Work life balance: 37 hour work week with flexible hours and 33 days of annual leave (25 days + Bank Holidays)
• Health & wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Annual Health Checks, and Specsavers Eye Care Vouchers
• Financial security: Life Insurance and a Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Green initiatives: Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work and EV schemes
• Social & facilities: Friendly culture featuring an Annual Family Fun Day and a Christmas Dinner/Dance (partners invited); site equipped with a canteen, locker rooms, and shower facilities