Quality & Inspection Lead – Precision Machining

Airport Placements; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected precision engineering firm in Leatherhead is seeking a Chief Inspector/Quality Manager. The role involves overseeing all inspection activities, developing CMM programmes, and managing audits to ensure adherence to AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards. Candidates must have substantial experience in quality management within engineering, with skills in problem-solving and effective communication. The position offers a competitive salary, a company pension scheme, and 5 weeks of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Eligibility for company bonus scheme

5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a quality management/inspection role.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Experience managing third-party and customer audits.
• Practical experience with QMS.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all inspection activities for robust quality checks.
• Develop and optimise CMM programmes.
• Conduct first-off inspections and prepare FAI reports.
• Drive corrective and continuous improvement actions.
• Administer and improve Quality Management System.

Skills

Quality management

Inspection

CMM programming

Audit management

Problem-solving

Job description

A respected precision engineering firm in Leatherhead is seeking a Chief Inspector/Quality Manager. The role involves overseeing all inspection activities, developing CMM programmes, and managing audits to ensure adherence to AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards. Candidates must have substantial experience in quality management within engineering, with skills in problem-solving and effective communication. The position offers a competitive salary, a company pension scheme, and 5 weeks of annual leave plus bank holidays.