Quality Engineer / Inspector
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Position Overview & Specifications
Quality Engineer/ Inspector
Our Client based in the Outskirts of the Lee-on-Solent area are looking to add a skilled Quality Engineer/ Inspector to their team. This is a varied role in a company who are constantly investing into their facility and machinery. There will also be Progression and training opportunities due to ongoing growth within the business. The successful candidate will have worked in an engineering environment with hands-on experience in Inspection, with a strong attention to detail. Working in a variety of industries our client supports customers within challenging sectors offering bespoke solutions. A well renowned engineering company with a great reputation and a strong customer base. If you are looking for an opportunity in a modern forward thinking company where you can learn and progress your career this is a great opportunity for you.
Quality Engineer/ Inspector Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Inspection of Machined Parts
- FAIRS Creation
- Programming CMM Machines
- Support ISO Management
- Support with QMS activities
- Working with hand held measuring devices
- Opportunities to support in process improvement
- Continuous improvement
- Strong problem-solving skills & Excellent communication skills
- Ability to read technical engineering drawings and specifications
- Able to multitask and work under pressure to deliver to deadlines
- Able to generate inspection reports and articulate issues to management team
- Recording of all relevant information for audit purposes.
Quality Engineer/ Inspector Benefits and salary
- Days based role 7:30am-4pm
- Monday to Thursday & an early finish Friday
- CIRCA £18.00-£21.00 per hour
- Overtime opportunities paid @ x1.5
- Progression opportunities
- Company Pension
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £18.00-£21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Overtime
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: QE/I
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Quality Engineer / Inspector roles across JK Associates's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Biotech & Pharmaceuticals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £18 - £21 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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