Inspection Quality Engineer

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.