Quality Inspector

Job Description:

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a market-leading engineering business, operating at the forefront of the aerospace and automotive sectors, for a skilled and motivated Quality Technician to join their growing quality team based in Leicester (LE19).

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quality Technician with a strong background in manual inspection to secure a long-term role within a progressive and technically advanced environment.

 The Role – Quality Technician: As a Quality Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring components meet strict quality standards through hands-on inspection and measurement techniques. You’ll play a critical role in supporting production and engineering teams by identifying, reporting, and resolving quality issues at source.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform manual inspections using tools such as verniers, calipers, micrometers, gauges, and height gauges
  
  
• Inspect components and assemblies to ensure compliance with engineering drawings and specifications
  
  
• Complete detailed inspection reports and non-conformance reports (NCRs)
  
  
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues
  
  
• Carry out First Article Inspections (FAI) and support PPAP documentation (where applicable)
  
  
• Maintain calibration records and ensure inspection equipment is in working condition
  
  
• Support continuous improvement and root cause analysis activities
  
  

 Requirements – Quality Technician:

• Proven experience as a Quality Technician within the aerospace or automotive industry
  
  
• Strong understanding of manual inspection methods and dimensional measuring equipment
  
  
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and tolerances
  
  
• Good communication and reporting skills
  
  
• A proactive attitude towards problem-solving and continuous improvement
  
  
• Knowledge of ISO9001 / AS9100 or IATF16949 standards is highly desirable
  
  

  This role is based in Leicester (around LE19) and is easily commutable from Hinckley, Loughborough, Nuneaton, Melton Mowbray, and surrounding areas.

Are you an experienced Quality Technician ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now, we will be in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity further.