Quality Inspector

Location: Boultham

Are you a  Quality Inspector  who enjoys being at the heart of manufacturing quality catching issues early, working from drawings and GD&T, and helping production deliver  right-first-time ?
Our exclusive client  NMB Minebea UK , part of a multi-billion-dollar global manufacturing group with operations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, is renowned for precision engineering and the production of mission-critical components.
This role is based at  Doddington Road, Lincoln (LN6 3RA
) , supporting manufacturing operations through  first-off and in-process inspection  activities. Youll help ensure components meet engineering requirements and support production and quality objectives in a fast-paced environment.
As the Quality Inspector, your responsibilities will include:
Carrying out  first-off inspections  to validate set-ups and confirm products meet specification prior to release

Performing  in-process inspections  and ongoing monitoring of production output

Interpreting and inspecting to  engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T  requirements

Using a range of  manual measuring equipment  (e.g., micrometers, verniers, gauges) and inspection techniques

Identifying, recording, and reporting  non-conformances  in line with quality procedures

Supporting  containment, investigation, and resolution  of shop-floor quality issues

Working closely with  Production, Engineering, and Quality  teams to support corrective actions and prevent recurrence

Completing inspection records, reports and documentation accurately

Ensuring all activities comply with  Health, Safety and Environmental  standards

As the Quality Inspector you will bring:
Minimum 5 years experience  in a quality inspection role within a manufacturing environment

Strong experience in  first-off and in-process inspection

Proven ability to read and interpret  engineering drawings and GD&T

Confident use of  manual measuring equipment  (micrometers, verniers, gauges etc.)

Excellent attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset

Ability to work effectively within a production team environment, with good communication skills

Desirable (but not essential):
Time-served background in engineering/manufacturing

Experience in  high-volume  or  precision manufacturing

Familiarity with quality systems, inspection documentation and traceability

Exposure to root cause analysis / quality problem-solving

Shift Pattern / Hours (A/B Shift)  Overtime available when required:
A

Shift:  Mon Thu 6:00am1:35pm | Fri 6:00am12:45pm

B

Shift:  Mon Thu 1:25pm9:05pm | Fri 12:35pm7:00pm ( 20% premium Friday )
(Additional site shift patterns may also operate.)

Benefits     25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension  (5% employer contribution)

Subsidised health care & personal accident plan

Death in service scheme

Uniform, bike to work scheme, employee suggestion scheme

On-site canteen & parking

Long service award & employee referral scheme

This Quality Inspector position offers the chance to join a well-established site that values quality, process discipline, and technical capability. Youll be working alongside experienced colleagues and contributing to consistent product quality across manufacturing.
All successful applicants will be contacted within two working days