Senior Quality Inspector

Are you an experienced Quality Inspector with a keen eye for detail and a passion for maintaining the highest manufacturing standards? We're recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturer looking for a Senior Quality Inspector to play a key role in ensuring products consistently meet customer specifications and industry standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys leading by example while driving continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities • Conduct detailed first-off, in-process, and final inspections on manufactured components. • Ensure products meet customer specifications, engineering drawings, and quality standards. • Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and inspection plans. • Use a variety of precision measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, CMMs (where applicable), and other inspection tools. • Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). • Approve or reject products based on inspection results and quality criteria. • Produce accurate inspection reports and maintain quality documentation. • Support internal and external audits while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and company quality systems. • Work closely with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality concerns quickly and effectively. • Mentor and provide guidance to junior inspectors and production staff on quality standards and best practices. • Monitor non-conformance trends and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. • Ensure all inspection equipment is calibrated and maintained in accordance with company procedures. • Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the business. Skills & Experience We're looking for someone who has: • Proven experience as a Senior Quality Inspector or experienced Quality Inspector within a manufacturing environment. • Strong knowledge of quality inspection techniques and quality management systems. • Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T. • Excellent understanding of measuring equipment and inspection methodologies. • Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills. • Excellent communication and organisational abilities. • High attention to detail with the ability to make sound quality decisions. • Confidence working under pressure and meeting production deadlines.