Senior Quality Inspector in Hailsham, East Sussex

Senior Quality Inspector

Hailsham, East Sussex | Full-Time | Permanent
Competitive Salary, dependent on experience

Why Work Here?

Join a successful and growing precision engineering business offering:

• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

• Flexible working hours

• Private Medical Insurance
• Death in Service – 4 x salary
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Career development and progression opportunities
• A modern engineering environment with advanced inspection and metrology equipment
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact across quality and continuous improvement

The Opportunity

Placr Recruitment’s client is looking for an experienced Senior Quality Inspector to join their expanding quality team.

This is a key role for an experienced quality professional with a precision engineering or machine shop background, taking responsibility for inspection, supplier quality, non-conformance and continuous improvement.

The Role

• Inspect precision-engineered components and sub-assemblies using CMM, Faro Arm and other metrology equipment.
• Read and interpret detailed engineering drawings, GD&T and specifications.
• Manage NCRs, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality issues.
• Maintain inspection plans and quality controls through the ERP system.
• Support Right First Time and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with Engineering, Production and Supply Chain teams.
• Attend customer sites when required, with reasonable travel expenses covered.

About You

You will ideally have:

• 3+ years’ experience in a machine shop, precision engineering or similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong engineering drawing and GD&T knowledge.
• Experience with CMM, Faro Arm and precision metrology equipment.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, SPC, AQL and supplier quality.
• A Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline is preferred.

If you’re an experienced Quality Inspector ready to take the next step into a senior-level role with excellent benefits and genuine career development, we’d love to hear from you.