Job Description
Job Title:  Machine Shop Inspector
Posting Start Date:  1/8/26
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Job Description: 

Job Overview

As a Machine Shop Quality Inspector, you will play a key role in ensuring components meet exact specifications while supporting the day-to-day running of the Machine Shop to achieve departmental KPIs. You’ll balance quality control with cost-effectiveness, ensure correct measuring equipment and programs are used, and collaborate with the Standards Room to drive improvements in processes, standards, and safety.

Job Requirements

  • Support daily operations of the Machine Shop to meet KPIs.
  • Complete internal DQIP and FAI reports accurately and on time.
  • Conduct roaming inspections to verify component compliance.
  • Assist in product failure investigations, providing measurement data.
  • Program, operate, and optimize contact and non-contact measuring equipment.
  • Identify best practices for measuring components.
  • Prepare inspection reports and interpret results.
  • Maintain quality documentation in a neat and methodical manner.
  • Carry out inspections in line with company procedures and BS308 drawings.
  • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and company standards.
  • Liaise with other departments and support the Quality Supervisor as required.

What your background should look like

Education:

  • Good general education to GCSE level.
  • Mechanical Engineering or similar technical qualification preferred.

Experience:

  • Proficient in using computer systems.
  • Skilled in mechanical measurement techniques.
  • Experience operating and programming contact and non-contact measuring equipment.
  • Previous experience in a technical, engineering, or manufacturing role preferred.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and team-working skills.
  • Ability to think strategically while managing day-to-day demands.

Essential Knowledge & Skills:

  • Familiarity with mechanical measurement techniques.
  • Ability to read and interpret BS308 drawings and dimensional requirements.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
  • Strong reliability and accuracy under pressure.

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

Job Locations:

HASTINGS, TN38 9RF
United Kingdom
Posting City:  HASTINGS
Job Country:  Great Britain
Travel Required:  Less than 10%
Requisition ID:  146015
Workplace Type: 
External Careers Page:  Quality