Quality Inspector

  • A1 Personnel Employment Agency Ltd
  • Braintree, Essex
  • Mar 27, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Quality Inspector - EngineeringAbout the Role

A1 Personnel is partnering with their client who seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to support and maintain high-quality standards across all operations. This role is central to ensuring compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the business.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the standards room, overseeing inspection processes, managing quality systems, and ensuring all products meet required specifications.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the smooth running of the standards room and quality processes
  • Program and operate CNC CMM equipment using PC-DMIS software
  • Generate quality reports and documentation for completed jobs
  • Approve and sign off quality plans and related activities
  • Manage calibration and maintenance of all quality equipment
  • Maintain and enforce quality policies and procedures
  • Conduct internal audits of processes and systems
  • Raise and manage internal and external NCRs, supporting 8D problem solving
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation in the standards room
  • Communicate any quality issues or risks to the management team
  • Support other departments as required
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
Requirements

Essential:

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a Quality Inspector or similar role
  • ONC/HNC in Production Engineering or equivalent
  • Strong experience with CMM programming and PC-DMIS software
  • Good knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards (nuclear standards advantageous)
  • and AS9100 standards (nuclear standards advantageous)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Able to work independently and complete tasks to a high standard

Desirable:

  • Internal or Lead Auditor qualification
Additional Information
  • Must be reliable with good timekeeping
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
How to Apply

Please submit your application to be considered for this opportunity.