Quality Inspector
Shift: Days
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 per annum
Location: Bristol
I am looking for an experienced Quality Inspector with an Engineering background for my client, a globally renowned precision engineering business. The role is to carry out inspection activities within a small team of Quality Inspectors in a busy inspection environment. The primary focus will be the inspection of small/medium sized aerospace components for the client’s aerospace customers, ensuring full compliance with drawing specifications and AS9102, AS9100 Rev D, and Rolls‑Royce SABRe4 requirements.
Key responsibilities
* The measuring/inspection of precision parts using a wide range of measurement equipment.
* Develop and maintain Quality inspection plans.
* Ensure the control of non‑conforming products.
* Conduct internal non‑conformance investigations using 8D/5 why when required.
* Develop the use of new measuring equipment.
* Establish best practice and streamline processes for inspecting items arriving in goods in and work alongside goods in to inspect incoming items.
* Provide floating inspection support.
* Ensure compliance with AS9100 Rev D and customer‑specific quality standards.
* Support internal and external audits, including customer and regulatory audits.
* Interface with all internal departments on quality concerns.
* Desire to train on CMM if not already experienced with it.
Person requirements
* Practical knowledge of the inspection of precision components.
* Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings, technical data and customer‑specific requirements including geometric tolerancing (GD & T).
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem‑solving skills, and some understanding of Aerospace requirements.
* Proven knowledge of SPC and the deployment of appropriate process quality tools and techniques.
* Knowledge of quality tools and techniques such as 8D, 5 why.
* Effectively prioritize daily inspection duties/activities to meet goals and objectives.
* Be able to effectively communicate with production.
Nice to Haves
* A qualified Engineer, in an Inspection/Quality related discipline.
* Minimum 3 years of experience in a Quality Inspection role within the aerospace industry.
* Proven experience of the use of manual handheld measuring equipment.
* Working knowledge of CMMs.
* Working knowledge of profile tracers.
* Understanding of Internal Audits (AS9100 or ISO 9001).
* Understanding of NADCAP special processes (e.g., NDT, heat treatment).
* Knowledge of Calibration.
* Desire to train on CMM.
What we can offer
* Competitive salary.
* 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays).
* Excellent career progression and ongoing training within an aerospace environment.
* Pension.
* Employee Health plan.
* Life assurance.
* Employee Assistance scheme.
* A positive and welcoming working environment.
Candidates who currently are a Trainee Quality Inspector, FAIRs Inspector, CMM Inspector or Quality Technician may be suitable for this position.
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