Inspection Quality Engineer

Location:

Ash Vale<br />Salary: £36,000 - £39,000 per annum<br />Hours: 39 hours per week (Early finish Friday at 1:15pm)<br />Syntech Recruitment are partnering with a specialist manufacturing business in Ash Vale to recruit a hands-on Inspection Quality Engineer to join their quality team.<br />The role offers a stable, structured position within a quality-driven environment, focusing on precision inspection and document control.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the company’s Quality Management System, ensuring all manufactured and assembled components meet strict engineering standards.<br />Inspection Quality Engineer Responsibilities<br />Perform First Article Inspection (FAI) and in-process inspection of manufactured parts and assemblies.<br />Work strictly in line with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) to maintain high-quality standards.<br />Read and accurately interpret complex engineering drawings to verify component compliance.<br />Utilize a variety of traditional inspection equipment and tools to verify dimensional accuracy.<br />Manage document control efficiently, completing certificates and detailed inspection reports.<br />Collaborate closely with machining and assembly teams to identify, report, and resolve quality issues.<br />Maintain accurate quality records and support continuous improvement initiatives across the shop floor.<br />Communicate effectively across departments to ensure a cohesive, team-focused approach to quality.<br />Inspection Quality Engineer Requirements<br />Strong hands-on inspection background within a manufacturing or engineering environment.<br />Proven experience in a dedicated Quality or Inspection role.<br />Expertise in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings and blueprints.<br />Solid understanding of standard inspection equipment, quality systems, and general manufacturing processes.<br />Familiarity with first article inspection (FAI) and in-process inspection procedures.<br />Strong computer literacy with experience handling document control and inspection reports.<br />Exceptional attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset.<br />Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.<br />Desirable Skills<br />Previous hands-on background in precision machining or mechanical assembly.<br />Familiarity with formalized calibration procedures (external training like Calibration Courses can be provided).<br />Experience working within ISO 9001 or equivalent Quality Management Systems.<br />What’s On Offer<br />Competitive Salary: £36,000 - £39,000 per annum.<br />Work-Life Balance: 39-hour work week with an early 1:15pm finish every Friday.<br />Overtime Opportunities:

Available at 1.3x basic hourly rate during the week, and 1.5x at weekends.<br />Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave (with some days allocated for the Christmas shutdown).<br />Benefits: Company pension scheme available.<br />Professional Development:

External training provided to extend your expertise (e.g., Calibration Courses).<br />Environment: A stable, structured role within a tight-knit, quality-driven engineering environment