Quality Inspector

High Wycombe, UK | Reports to Quality / Operations | Prototyping & Low-Volume Production Scope

If you thrive in the details and the big picture, this role is for you.

Quickparts is hiring a Quality Inspector to perform critical quality control activities on components manufactured both in-house and through external suppliers. This is a highly dynamic, hands‑on role where you will work with a wide range of production technologies—including 3D printing, vacuum casting, CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal processing, and die‑casting.

You will ensure that prototype and low-volume parts meet technical specifications, customer requirements, and compliance standards. Additionally, you will manage vital quality documentation and act as a key interface with customers and suppliers on quality‑related matters.

Our Quality function is critical to customer trust, regulatory compliance, and scalable growth. As a Quality Technician, you will:

• Ensure product conformity for complex prototypes and low-volume components
• Act as a key interface with customers and suppliers on quality matters
• Manage and maintain critical quality documentation and records
• Drive continuous improvement and problem‑solving initiatives
• Uphold strict compliance with ISO 9001 quality management systems

• Perform dimensional and visual inspections on prototype and low-volume components using traditional tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges) and advanced systems (CMM, 3D scanning)
• Verify product conformity with drawings, specifications, tolerances, and aesthetic requirements
• Prepare and maintain measurement reports, FAI / PPAP documentation, Certificates of Conformity, and other quality records
• Manage and update quality system documentation in compliance with ISO 9001 (mandatory) and IATF 16949, including internal audits, nonconformities, and corrective actions
• Conduct quality checks at external suppliers and support supplier qualification processes
• Investigate and manage internal, supplier, and customer nonconformities using structured problem‑solving tools (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa)
• Provide technical support to customers on quality‑related topics and manage claims or corrective action requests
• Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Program Management, and Sales teams to ensure consistent quality standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing processes and the quality management system
• Travel occasionally to supplier and customer sites

• Technical diploma (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Materials, Quality) or equivalent degree
• 2–5 years of experience in quality within manufacturing, preferably in prototyping, low-volume production, or automotive sectors
• Strong knowledge of dimensional inspection techniques and measurement tools
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and GD&T
• Understanding of key manufacturing technologies (Additive Manufacturing, Vacuum Casting, CNC Machining, Injection Molding, Sheet Metal, Die‑Casting)
• Familiarity with PPAP, FAI, DFMEA, PFMEA, and automotive-quality procedures
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements and auditing practices (IATF 16949 is a plus)
• Proficiency with Office tools and quality/ERP/MES systems for documentation and reporting
• Analytical problem‑solving mindset with a strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and fluent English (minimum B2 level)
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, multi‑technology environment

• Direct access to cross‑functional teams and leadership
• Real ownership — your work shapes the quality of cutting‑edge prototypes
• High‑growth, global organization with a fast‑paced, multi‑technology environment
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