QA & QC Inspector

Airport Placements; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced QA/QC Inspector to join a precision engineering team in Barnsley. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with quality standards and liaise with production and engineering teams to resolve issues. The role requires proven QA/QC experience, proficiency in reading engineering drawings, and the ability to lead investigations using problem-solving tools. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Hands-on role in a technical environment

Opportunities for product quality influence

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience as a QA/QC Inspector in a precision engineering environment.
• Ability to lead investigations using problem-solving tools.
• Skills in reading engineering drawings and applying GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Interpret engineering drawings and verify conformity.
• Generate and maintain quality documentation.
• Lead root-cause investigations using problem-solving tools.
• Liaise with teams to resolve quality issues.

Skills

QA/QC experience within a precision engineering environment

Problem-solving tools usage (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa)

Reading and understanding engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

CMM operation and inspection software

Job description

QA/QC Inspector

Job Reference: RT QC

Engineering Barnsley, South Yorkshire £32000 - £40000 per annum Permanent

QA/QC Inspector

We are seeking an experienced QA/QC Inspector to join a precision engineering team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring parts and assemblies produced in a machine shop environment meet strict quality and drawing requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process and final inspections against engineering drawings and specifications
• Interpret engineering drawings and apply geometric tolerancing (GD&T) to verify conformity
• Use hand and bench measuring tools and coordinate measurement equipment to verify part features
• Generate and maintain inspection records, non-conformance reports and quality documentation
• Lead and contribute to root-cause investigations and corrective actions using problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Whys and Ishikawa diagrams
• Support first article inspections and production releases
• Liaise with production, engineering and supply chain to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with relevant quality standards and internal procedures

Required skills and experience

• Proven QA/QC experience within a precision engineering (machine shop) environment
• Demonstrated experience using problem-solving tools (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa) to investigate and close issues
• Proficient in reading and understanding engineering drawings and geometric tolerancing (GD&T)
• Strong attention to detail, practical measurement skills and methodical approach to inspection
• Clear communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with production and engineering teams

Desirable

• Experience with CMM operation and inspection software
• Knowledge of ISO quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies

What we offer

• A hands‑on role in a technical, fast‑paced environment
• Opportunities to influence product quality and process improvement
• Competitive salary and benefits package (details discussed at interview)

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief summary of relevant QA/QC experience.

Contact us:

• Email: [e-mail]
• Call: 01233 722 401