Inspection Quality Engineer

Location: Ash Vale

Inspection Quality Engineer

Location:

Ash Vale

Salary: £36,000 - £39,000 per annum

Hours:

39 hours per week (Early finish Friday at 1:15pm)

Syntech Recruitment are partnering with a specialist manufacturing business in Ash Vale to recruit a hands-on Inspection Quality Engineer to join their quality team.

The role offers a stable, structured position within a quality-driven environment, focusing on precision inspection and document control. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the company’s Quality Management System, ensuring all manufactured and assembled components meet strict engineering standards.

Inspection Quality Engineer Responsibilities

* Perform First Article Inspection (FAI) and in-process inspection of manufactured parts and assemblies.

* Work strictly in line with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) to maintain high-quality standards.

* Read and accurately interpret complex engineering drawings to verify component compliance.

* Utilize a variety of traditional inspection equipment and tools to verify dimensional accuracy.

* Manage document control efficiently, completing certificates and detailed inspection reports.

* Collaborate closely with machining and assembly teams to identify, report, and resolve quality issues.

* Maintain accurate quality records and support continuous improvement initiatives across the shop floor.

* Communicate effectively across departments to ensure a cohesive, team-focused approach to quality.

Inspection Quality Engineer Requirements

* Strong hands-on inspection background within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

* Proven experience in a dedicated Quality or Inspection role.

* Expertise in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings and blueprints.

* Solid understanding of standard inspection equipment, quality systems, and general manufacturing processes.

* Familiarity with first article inspection (FAI) and in-process inspection procedures.

* Strong computer literacy with experience handling document control and inspection reports.

* Exceptional attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset.

* Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Desirable Skills

* Previous hands-on background in precision machining or mechanical assembly.

* Familiarity with formalized calibration procedures (external training like Calibration Courses can be provided).

* Experience working within ISO 9001 or equivalent Quality Management Systems.

What’s On Offer

* Competitive Salary: £36,000 - £39,000 per annum.

* Work-Life Balance: 39-hour work week with an early 1:15pm finish every Friday.

* Overtime Opportunities:
Available at 1.3x basic hourly rate during the week, and 1.5x at weekends.

* Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave (with some days allocated for the Christmas shutdown).

* Benefits:
Company pension scheme available.

* Professional Development:
External training provided to extend your expertise (e.g., Calibration Courses).

* Environment: A stable, structured role within a tight-knit, quality-driven engineering environment