Quality Inspector
Jonathan Lee Recruitment · Birmingham, West Midlands
Quality Inspector at Jonathan Lee Recruitment, based in Birmingham, West Midlands. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Birmingham, West Midlands
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 3 hours ago
- Closes
- 6 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Quality Engineer
Reference https://www.jonlee.co.uk/job/72454-quality-inspector-birmingham-west-midlands/
About the role
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Step into a hands-on role with real impact: as a Quality Inspector, you’ll help protect product quality from lab testing through to finished components. This Quality Inspector position sits at the heart of the electroplating and metal finishing industry, supporting customers across automotive, aerospace, and white goods. If attention to detail, pride in getting it right, and confidence in speaking up sound like you, this Quality Inspector job is built for your drive.
What You Will Do:
– Carry out wet lab testing, including routine chemical analyses of electroplating baths, and record results accurately.
– Inspect plated components at key stages, checking coating thickness, appearance, adhesion, and other quality characteristics.
– Use measuring and inspection equipment safely and effectively, ensuring inspection outcomes are traceable and complete.
– Work closely with production to identify quality issues, support investigations, and track corrective actions.
– Follow quality and laboratory procedures in line with AS9100, maintaining clear, up-to-date records.
– Challenge processes constructively when risks to quality or customer requirements are spotted.
What You Will Bring:
– Practical experience in quality inspection, laboratory testing, manufacturing, or a similar environment (industry-specific training can be provided).
– A methodical, detail-focused approach, with strong commitment to accuracy and safe working practices.
– Confidence using measuring and inspection equipment and recording results properly.
– Ability to understand and follow technical procedures and specifications.
– Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset to spot trends, resolve issues, and improve processes.
This Quality Inspector role is designed to strengthen quality standards, improve consistency, and support continuous improvement across a fast-moving manufacturing setting. By applying disciplined lab testing and thorough inspection practices, you’ll help this company deliver dependable results to demanding customers, including those requiring AS9100-aligned quality processes. Your work will directly support the company’s focus on integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Location:
Birmingham
Interested?:
Ready to bring quality to life? Apply now for this Quality Inspector position and take the next step in a rewarding, hands-on career in quality inspection.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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Reference: https://www.jonlee.co.uk/job/72454-quality-inspector-birmingham-west-midlands/ · Posted 3 hours ago · Closes 6 Nov 2026 · Listed via Jonathan Lee Recruitment
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