Quality Inspector

Futures are looking for an experienced, detail-driven Quality Inspector to join our manufacturing team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a strong background in manufacturing or engineering who takes real pride in quality, precision, and getting things right first time.

As a Quality Inspector, you’ll play an important role throughout the manufacturing process — inspecting components, identifying potential quality issues, and working closely with Production and Engineering to ensure every product meets the required customer, drawing, and industry standards.

You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement, helping us strengthen processes, prevent repeat issues, and maintain consistently high standards across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out first-off, in-process, and final inspections of manufactured components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and technical documentation.
• Use a range of precision measuring equipment to verify component dimensions and conformance.
• Accurately record inspection results and maintain clear, traceable quality documentation.
• Identify, report, and investigate non-conforming products in line with company procedures.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions, helping to prevent recurring quality issues.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Engineering, and Management to resolve issues and maintain consistently high quality standards.
• Ensure measuring and inspection equipment is used and handled correctly, escalating any calibration concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe inspection environment.
• Contribute ideas and expertise to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Have the confidence and authority to raise quality concerns and, where necessary, stop production to prevent non-conforming products progressing further.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a Quality Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Quality Technician, or similar within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• A strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, dimensional tolerances, and inspection requirements.
• Hands-on experience using a variety of precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical, accurate approach to your work.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate quality issues logically.
• The confidence to challenge potential quality concerns and make decisions when standards are not being met.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues across Production, Engineering, Quality, and Management.