Flexible working hours, 10% Bonus, company pension contributions of up to 8% and an annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus Bank Holidays are just a few of the perks that the Lead Quality Inspector will enjoy whilst working for a Global Engineering and Manufacturing leader, with over 20 worldwide locations employing 1000 + staff. This employer is recognised globally for quality and innovative deliverables.

The successful Lead Quality Inspector will be easily able to commute to HUDDERSFIELD from surrounding towns & cities, including Leeds, Dewsbury, Halifax, Wakefield and Brighouse.

Key Responsibilities of the Lead Quality Inspector will include:

Provide day-to-day technical leadership and direct supervision of an inspection team, ensuring high professional standards, effective workload allocation, and ongoing training. Interpret complex engineering drawings and act as the technical authority for inspection methods, including CMMs, CNC testers, and advanced 3D metrology systems. Ensure full compliance with ISO 9001:2015, industry standards, and internal quality procedures through robust inspection, documentation, and audit readiness. Manage non-conformance reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D and 5 Whys. Oversee calibration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of all metrology equipment to ensure measurement accuracy, traceability, and minimal downtime. Collaborate closely with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to resolve shop-floor issues, maintain throughput, and meet customer and project deadlines. Demonstrate strong regulatory awareness, leadership judgement, and decision?making capability as the final quality gatekeeper in a high-precision manufacturing environment. For the Lead Quality Inspector role, we are keen to receive CV's from candidates who possess:

Experience as a Lead Quality Inspector or similar within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment A deep understanding of Metrology equipment, calibration and reporting processes Experience leading a team, whether as a Manager or Supervisor Salary & Benefits:

Annual salary between £40,000 to £45,000 depending on experience Flexible working hours 1-2 days per week hybrid Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week 25 Days annual leave + Bank holidays Company pension contributions of up to 8% Please be aware that many roles working for our client will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

You must meet Right to Work in the UK criteria and achieve the required security and clearance requirements to undertake this role.

To apply for the Lead Quality Inspector role, please click "Apply Now" and attach an updated copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information