Are you a Quality Inspector who enjoys being at the heart of manufacturing quality—catching issues early, working from drawings and GD&T, and helping production deliver right-first-time ?

To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.
Our exclusive client NMB Minebea UK , part of a multi-billion-dollar global manufacturing group with operations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, is renowned for precision engineering and the production of mission-critical components.
This role is based at Doddington Road, Lincoln (LN6 3RA) , supporting manufacturing operations through first-off and in-process inspection activities. You'll help ensure components meet engineering requirements and support production and quality objectives in a fast-paced environment.
As the Quality Inspector, your responsibilities will include: Carrying out first-off inspections to validate set-ups and confirm products meet specification prior to release

Performing in-process inspections and ongoing monitoring of production output

Interpreting and inspecting to engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements

Using a range of manual measuring equipment (e.g., micrometers, verniers, gauges) and inspection techniques

Identifying, recording, and reporting non-conformances in line with quality procedures

Supporting containment, investigation, and resolution of shop-floor quality issues

Working closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to support corrective actions and prevent recurrence

Completing inspection records, reports and documentation accurately

Ensuring all activities comply with Health, Safety and Environmental standards

As the Quality Inspector you will bring: Minimum 5 years' experience in a quality inspection role within a manufacturing environment

Strong experience in first-off and in-process inspection

Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T

Confident use of manual measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, gauges etc.)

Excellent attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset

Ability to work effectively within a production team environment, with good communication skills

Desirable (but not essential): Time-served background in engineering/manufacturing

Experience in high-volume or precision manufacturing

Familiarity with quality systems, inspection documentation and traceability

Exposure to root cause analysis / quality problem-solving

Shift Pattern / Hours (A/B Shift) Overtime available when required:
A Shift: Mon–Thu 6:00am–1:35pm | Fri 6:00am–12:45pm

B Shift: Mon–Thu 1:25pm–9:05pm | Fri 12:35pm–7:00pm ( 20% premium Friday )
(Additional site shift patterns may also operate.)

Benefits 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension (5% employer contribution)

Subsidised health care & personal accident plan

Death in service scheme

Uniform, bike to work scheme, employee suggestion scheme

On-site canteen & parking

Long service award & employee referral scheme

This Quality Inspector position offers the chance to join a well-established site that values quality, process discipline, and technical capability. xrexnqw You'll be working alongside experienced colleagues and contributing to consistent product quality across manufacturing.
All successful applicants will be contacted within two working days