Quality Control Inspector

IMI Plc; Poole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company based in Poole is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to inspect parts and products to ensure compliance with quality standards. Responsibilities include using precision measuring equipment, inspecting machined parts and assemblies, and calibrating gauges. Ideal candidates will have mechanical inspection experience, excellent attention to detail, and strong communication skills. The role offers opportunities for training and professional development in non-destructive evaluation qualifications.

Qualifications

• Significant mechanical inspection experience or relevant apprenticeship.
• Ability to perform high-quality inspections.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Use measuring equipment with high accuracy.
• Inspect machined parts and assemblies as per company procedures.
• Calibrate gauges and test equipment.

Skills

Mechanical inspection experience

CMM measuring techniques

Excellent attention to detail

Time management

Basic PC skills

Tools

Standard hand‑held measuring equipment

Surface plate equipment

CMM

Job description

IMI plc

We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Senior QC Inspector, the role is responsible for inspecting parts and products and witnessing final product tests for conformance to the Company’s quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To

• Use standard hand‑held measuring equipment, surface plate equipment, CMM, comparator, fixed gauging, thread gauges etc. to measure to a high level of accuracy and precision.
• Inspect machined parts, sub‑assemblies and final assemblies in accordance with the Company’s drawings and procedures.
• Inspect completed products including the witness of performance tests and final documentation records.
• Inspect Goods‑Inward activities, including PMI (Positive Material Identification) as required.
• Calibrate gauges and test equipment.
• Perform other such duties commensurate with the nature and level of the post as may be reasonably required.

Critical Competencies for Success

• Significant mechanical inspection experience or relevant apprenticeship.
• Experience of using hand tools and CMM measuring techniques.
• Ability to manage own time and deliverables effectively.
• Ability to perform at a high quality and standard.
• Demonstrable desire to progress and succeed.
• Demonstrable positive attitude and ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Ability to work as part of a multifunctional team and independently.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptable to the changing demands of the business.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Competent with creating reports and FAIRs (First Article Inspection Reports).
• Ability to feedback problems and to seek advice when appropriate.
• Basic PC skills (Word, Excel etc).
• Willingness to train and achieve NDE (Non‑Destructive Evaluation) qualifications as required.

Desirable Competencies for Success

• NDE (Non‑Destructive Evaluation) qualifications PCN Lvl2 in Visual, Liquid Penetrant or Welds.
• Experience of calibration methods and systems.
• Experience of working whilst being witnessed by customers.
• Experience of Mitutoyo MCOSMOS and/or Aberlink for CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) programming.