Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector - Aerospace ManufacturingSalary: £35-40,000Shifts: Days

A well-established and growing aerospace engineering manufacturer is seeking a detail-driven Quality Inspector to join their quality team. This is a hands-on role focused on ensuring all incoming, in-process, and finished components meet strict aerospace and customer quality standards. You'll be working in a modern, supportive environment with a strong team culture and excellent long-term career prospects.

As a Quality Inspector, you'll play a key role in maintaining product quality through precise inspection processes and collaboration with engineering and production teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out First Off, In-Process, Goods Inwards, and Final Inspections against engineering drawings and specifications

• Perform inspections using precision metrology equipment, including CMMs, micrometers, vernier callipers, and surface finish measurement tools

• Complete First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) using quality software, recording dimensional and process data

• Inspect outgoing components, ensuring all quality documentation and dimensional requirements are fully met

• Work closely with Engineering and Production teams to identify root causes and support corrective actions (RCCA)

• Maintain accurate inspection records and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

• Manage calibration activities, including gauge maintenance, ordering, and record keeping

• Previous experience within an aerospace manufacturing environment

• Strong understanding of surface finishes, including anodising, painting, and coating standards

• Proven experience using metrology and inspection equipment, including CMM and precision gauges

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications

• Experience working to AS9100 or similar quality standards

• Confident using Microsoft Office, with exposure to CAD software such as SolidWorks beneficial