Inspection Technician (Precision Engineering)

Job Opportunity: Inspection Technician
Location: Redhill, Surrey


Working Hours: 39 hours per week (Monday – Thursday)


Shift Pattern: Compressed 4-day week (Enjoy a 3-day weekend every week!)


Sector: Precision Engineering


The Role
We are looking for a meticulous Inspection Technician to join a precision engineering team in Redhill. You will be responsible for ensuring that high-precision components, machined via CNC Lathes and Milling centers, meet the comanies rigorous quality standards.


This is a dynamic role for someone who takes pride in accuracy. While the immediate focus is on part inspection, they are looking for a candidate with the ambition to grow. As you settle in, there is a clear path to take on Quality Control (QC) responsibilities and play a key role in their ISO compliance and audit processes.


Key Responsibilities

• First-Off & Final Inspection: Conduct thorough inspections of machined components using a variety of manual and digital measuring equipment.
  
  
• Technical Verification: Read and interpret complex engineering drawings to ensure parts meet specified tolerances.
  
  
• Equipment Calibration: Maintain and calibrate measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and CMMs).
  
  
• Non-Conformance Reporting: Identify, document, and report any defects or deviations from specifications.
  
  
• Collaboration: Work closely with CNC Programmers and Operators to troubleshoot quality issues during the production run.
  
  

Future Growth Opportunities

• ISO Involvement: Assist in maintaining our Quality Management System (QMS) and preparing for ISO audits.
  
  
• Quality Management: Opportunity to evolve into a Quality role, overseeing broader process improvements and supplier quality.
  
  
• Reporting: Developing and analyzing quality KPIs to drive shop-floor efficiency.
  
  

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: Proven background in an inspection or quality-controlled engineering environment (preferably CNC machining).
  
  
• Technical Skills: Proficient with hand-held measuring tools; experience with 3D Measuring Machines (CMM) or similar automated inspection tech is a distinct advantage.
  
  
• Attention to Detail: An uncompromising eye for detail and a "right first time" mentality.
  
  
• Communication: Ability to clearly explain technical issues to both the workshop team and management.
  
  
• Ambition: A desire to learn the administrative and compliance side of engineering (ISO standards).
  
  

What We Offer

• Work-Life Balance: A 39-hour week finished by Thursday evening.
  
  
• Competitive Salary: Based on experience and technical proficiency.
  
  
• Career Progression: Active support for training in ISO standards and quality management.
  
  
• Modern Environment: Work with high-end CNC technology in a clean, professional engineering facility.