Job Title: Quality Inspector
Location: Leighton Buzzard

Job Purpose: Quality Inspector will be responsible for ensuring that all manufactured products meet customer specifications, industry standards, and company quality objectives. The role involves conducting inspections throughout the manufacturing process and maintaining accurate documentation.

Key Responsibilities:
Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of parts and assemblies

Use measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) as required

Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and quality standards

Record inspection results and maintain detailed quality documentation

Identify and report non-conformances and assist in root cause analysis

Support continuous improvement initiatives and participate in quality audits

Liaise with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve quality issues

Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 or other relevant quality standards

Requirements:
Proven experience as a Quality Inspector in a manufacturing environment

Strong knowledge of quality control procedures and relevant tools

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications

Familiarity with measurement and test equipment

Good understanding of manufacturing processes and materials

Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach

Basic computer skills for data entry and report generation

Strong communication and team-working skills

Desirable:
Experience with CMM programming or operation

Knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 standards

Previous experience in the automotive, aerospace, or precision engineering sectors