Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector - Aerospace (Manual Inspection)

Location : South West UK (On-site)

Salary : £30,000 - £35,000 + benefits

I'm currently recruiting for a leading aerospace precision engineering business who are looking for a Quality Inspector to join their established team. This role is primarily manual inspection, ensuring aerospace components meet tight tolerances and customer specifications.

The Role :

Carry out first-off, in-process, and final inspections on precision-machined aerospace components.

Use a wide range of manual inspection equipment (micrometers, verniers, gauges, shadowgraphs, height gauges, etc.) to verify quality.

Operate CMMs for measurement and inspection when required.

Interpret engineering drawings and specifications, including GD&T.

Record inspection results accurately and maintain full traceability of documentation.

Support FAIR (First Article Inspection Report) activity when needed.

Collaborate with machinists and engineers to resolve quality issues at source.

What You'll Need :

Experience as a Quality Inspector within aerospace, precision engineering, or a similar high-precision industry.

Strong skills in manual inspection using micrometers, verniers, and gauges.

Ability to operate CMMs (basic programming desirable but not essential).

Solid understanding of engineering drawings and geometric tolerancing (GD&T).

Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.

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