Quality Inspector (Night Shift)
Location: Byfleet, Surrey (On-site)
About the Role
Our client is a highly respected precision aerospace engineering organisation in the UK, manufacturing complex components and assemblies for the global aircraft industry. Working with major aerospace customers, they are seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to support production quality, customer returns management, and reporting activities.
This position plays a critical role in ensuring that in-process and finished products meet drawing specifications, customer requirements, and internal standards. Depending on experience, inspection activities may include mechanical inspection, CMM operation, and First Article Inspection reporting using Visual FAIR software.
Key Responsibilities – Quality Inspector
1. Deliver inspection output targets in line with work-to lists
2. Interpret engineering drawings and specifications, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
3. Verify that equipment used is suitable to achieve customer specifications and report any deficiencies
4. Confirm job cards are correctly signed and stamped before commencing work
5. Perform in-process and final inspection of high-tolerance components using GD&T methods and standard metrology techniques (including hand gauges)
6. Compile First Article Inspection Reports using Visual FAIR
7. Conduct CMM inspections using DEA Global CMM equipment with PCDMIS software (including running and programming)
8. Ensure parts are clean and meet quality standards before progressing to the next stage
Customer Service
9. Manage customer returns and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to maintain strong working relationships
Administration
10. Accurately document inspection findings and complete operational records
11. Raise and process NCRs and MRBs as required
12. Assist with the compilation of monthly quality statistics
Quality
13. Maintain a clean, organised, and safe inspection area
14. Ensure correct storage and protection of parts
15. Verify all components meet drawing and specification requirements and report non-conformances
Health & Safety
16. Work safely at all times in compliance with company safety policies
17. Adhere to PPE requirements
Team & Collaboration
18. Liaise across departments to support production schedules
19. Provide training or coaching to colleagues where required
20. Follow company policies and procedures
21. Escalate issues appropriately to management
22. Participate in team meetings, one-to-ones, and continuous improvement initiatives
Additional Duties
23. Act as a first aider or fire warden on a rotational basis (if trained)
24. Undertake any other reasonable duties required by the business
Person Specification – Essential
25. Valid right to live and work in the UK
26. Minimum 3 years’ inspection experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
27. Proven experience using GD&T methods and shop mathematics (including trigonometry)
28. Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work instructions
29. Strong communication skills and ability to build positive working relationships
30. Professional, proactive, and accountable approach to work
31. Flexible to meet business needs, including occasional overtime or travel
32. Strong team player with a collaborative mindset
Desirable
33. Aerospace industry experience
34. Experience with Visual FAIR software
35. CMM inspection experience using PCDMIS
What Our Client Offers
36. Opportunity to work within a high-precision aerospace environment
37. Stable, long-term career prospects
38. Collaborative team culture
39. Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Quality Inspector / Aerospace / Quality Inspection / Aviation
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent