We are working with an established and growing aerospace manufacturing business that is looking to recruit an Quality Inspector to join its Quality team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Inspector to join a specialist aerospace engineering environment, supporting the manufacture of precision components to exacting industry and customer standards. Working closely with colleagues across Production, Engineering and Quality, you will play an important role in maintaining product quality, ensuring compliance with aerospace requirements and supporting continuous improvement across the business.
Quality Inspector
Permanent position
Competitive Salary
Working hours – Mon-Thurs 7:30am-4:30pm & 3pm finish on Fridays
Location – Birmingham
Quality Inspector
Job Description
Carry out first article inspections in accordance with AS9102 requirements, alongside the inspection of incoming materials, work-in-progress and finished components, ensuring compliance with engineering drawings and customer specifications.
Use a range of precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, verniers, height gauges, bore gauges and CMMs, to verify component dimensions and tolerances.
Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements and technical specifications, ensuring all products meet the required aerospace quality standards.
Identify, record and report non-conforming products, maintaining accurate inspection records, traceability documentation and quality reports.
Work closely with Production and Engineering teams to investigate quality issues, support root cause analysis, contribute to corrective actions and assist with internal and external audits.Quality Inspector
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications
Previous experience in a Quality Inspection role within an aerospace, aviation, precision engineering or manufacturing environment, ideally with 2–5 years' relevant experience.
Working knowledge of AS9100 quality management standards and experience carrying out First Article Inspections in line with AS9102 requirements.
Confident interpreting engineering drawings, technical specifications and GD&T, with a strong understanding of dimensional inspection and measurement techniques.
Practical experience using a range of precision measuring equipment, alongside an understanding of calibration control, non-conformance reporting and corrective action processes.
Strong attention to detail, with good analytical and problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills and confidence using Microsoft Office and quality management systems.If you have experience in aerospace quality inspection and are looking for an opportunity to join an established and specialist engineering business, please click 'apply
