Owen Daniels
Quality Inspector - GD&T
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Quality Inspector – Manufacturing (Contract → Permanent Opportunity)
Owen Daniels are supporting a well-established and growing manufacturing business seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to join their quality team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with a strong manufacturing background, including experience interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T.
About the Role
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring products meet customer specifications and internal quality standards. Working closely with production and engineering teams, they will maintain the highest levels of quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out first-off, in-process, and final inspection of manufactured components.
- Inspect parts using manual measuring equipment, including:
- Verniers
- Micrometers
- Height gauges
- Gauges
- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and quality documentation.
- Apply Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles during inspection activities.
- Record inspection results and maintain accurate quality documentation.
- Identify and report non-conformances, supporting root cause investigations and corrective actions.
- Collaborate closely with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues.
- Ensure compliance with company quality procedures and relevant industry standards.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing process.
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Requirements
- Previous experience working as a Quality Inspector within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Strong understanding and practical application of GD&T.
- Ability to confidently read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
- Experience using a variety of manual inspection and measuring equipment.
- Outstanding attention to detail with a methodical approach to inspection.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Competency in maintaining inspection records and quality documentation.
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Desirable Skills
- Experience inspecting welded fabrications or welded assemblies (not essential but advantageous).
- Knowledge of welding processes and weld inspection (beneficial).
- Experience with CMM equipment or programming (advantage).
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
- Permanent position with a stable and growing manufacturer.
- Opportunities for training and career development.
- Supportive working environment.
- Company pension.
- Holiday entitlement.
- Overtime opportunities where available.
Ready to take your next step? If you are an experienced Quality Inspector with strong GD&T knowledge looking for an opportunity within a reputable manufacturers, apply today with your up-to-date CV!
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