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Dimensional Inspector

Job in Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1, England, UK
Listing for: Sheffield Forgemasters Engineering Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-16
Job specializations:
  • Quality Assurance - QA/QC
    Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Production QC/QA, Quality Engineering
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Production QC/QA, Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 30000 - 42000 GBP Yearly GBP 30000.00 42000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

At Sheffield Forge masters we have an exciting opportunity for a Dimensional Inspector to join our team. This role is based at our 64-acre site, sitting in the heart of Sheffield, and will be working as part of our Dimensional Inspection Department
, supporting key manufacturing areas across the business.

As a Dimensional Inspector
, you will carry out dimensional inspection and mark out activities on cast, forged and wrought products, ensuring components conform to engineering drawings and quality standards while producing the associated inspection documentation.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Carry out dimensional inspection and mark out activities on cast, forged and machined components.
  • Use a range of inspection equipment, including traditional metrology tools, FARO Arms, laser scanners and trackers.
  • Verify compliance against engineering drawings, produce inspection documentation and report non-conformances.
  • Support machining, fabrication and assembly activities through accurate component measurement and setup.
  • Work collaboratively with production teams, customers and inspectors to resolve dimensional issues and ensure quality standards are achieved.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, investigations and the development of inspection methods and technology.
  • Promote safe working practices and support the development of apprentices and new team members.
About You
  • Experience in dimensional inspection, mark out and interpreting engineering drawings.
  • Competent using a range of dimensional inspection and metrology equipment.
  • Good attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate inspection reports and documentation.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, customers and suppliers.
  • Self-motivated, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement and safe working practices.
  • Engineering apprenticeship, dimensional inspection qualifications or CAD experience would be advantageous.

As well as having the skills, knowledge and experience for this role, we are also looking for someone who embodies our core values:
Customer Focus;
Working Together;
Trust & Respect;
Quality & Innovation and Safety & Wellbeing.

The Working Pattern

This is a full-time role working a 3 shift rotation:
Mornings, Afternoons and Nights.

Why Sheffield Forge masters?

Sheffield Forge masters is an iconic steel production and engineering company, with a history that can be traced back to the 1750s, starting life as a small blacksmith forge. We have since gone through many evolutions and gone by several different names and guises, whilst consistently being at the forefront of innovation and new process development in the steel industry.

Recognising Sheffield Forge masters as a global leader in the designing, manufacturing and delivering of world-class steel forgings and castings, we were acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence in 2021. The acquisition has secured our role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes. As part of this programme of work, £1.3bn is being invested in modernising our plant and equipment, creating new opportunities for the business and our colleagues.

What We Offer
  • Stability, with large-scale & long-term investment and orders already secured into the 2040s.
  • A programme of redevelopment that will include state-of-the-art new machinery and facilities on site.
  • Up to 9% employer pension contribution.
  • Life Assurance Scheme as part of the pension programme, 4 x annual salary.
  • All Employee Bonus Scheme, up to £1000 paid annually, dependent on company performance.
  • Onsite canteen.
  • Free onsite parking and available EV chargers.
  • Multi-Faith Room.
  • Long service award scheme.
  • Free Sheffield Forge masters branded coat upon joining, with other branded workwear available…
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