Quality Inspector

Job Title: Quality Inspector Location: Leeds Contract: Full-time, Permanent Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to join a precision manufacturing company in Leeds. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring that products meet the highest quality standards by conducting thorough inspections and tests throughout the manufacturing process. If you have experience in a precision engineering environment and a strong understanding of inspection techniques, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities * Product Inspection: Approve finished products by confirming they meet specifications through visual and measurement tests, and manage rework processes for non-conforming items. * Incoming Goods Inspection: Validate incoming materials and products to ensure they meet specification requirements, both visually and dimensionally. * Equipment Maintenance: Ensure that all measuring equipment is maintained in optimal condition and notify the relevant personnel for any repairs. * Non-Conformance Reporting: Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and manage non-compliant parts. * Reporting: Create detailed reports for dimensional, hardness, and visual inspections. * Customer Support: Facilitate customer witness activities on-site, as required. * Health & Safety: Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to health and safety standards and legal regulations. * Continuous Improvement: Support ongoing development through retraining and collaboration across departments. Key Requirements Essential: * Proven experience working in a precision manufacturing environment. * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. * Strong knowledge of geometric tolerances and various measurement methods. * Competent in the use of manual measuring equipment such as micrometres, callipers, bore mics, thread gauges, and surface testers. * Experience with the inspection of machined components. * Familiarity with Mitutoyo and Aberlink CMMs. * Understanding of non-conformance procedures. * Proficiency in using Rockwell and Brinell hardness test machines. Desirable: * PCN Level II in Dye Penetrant testing. * Experience with CMM programming (Mitutoyo/Aberlink software). * Familiarity with NDE techniques and the use of Trimos vertical height gauges. * Ability to operate Faro Arms and other advanced inspection tools. What We Offer * Competitive salary package. * A collaborative and forward-thinking working environment. * Opportunities for professional growth and development