Quality Inspector – Ensure Excellence in Every Component!
Location:Ashford
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Up to £35,000
Hours:
* Monday to Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
* Friday: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM (early finish!)
Scope of the Quality Inspector Role:
We’re looking for a detail-driven Quality Inspector to join our high-performing manufacturing team. This is your chance to play a key part in maintaining precision and excellence across all products, ensuring they meet AS9100 and EASA Part 21 standards. As a Quality Inspector, you’ll be essential in ensuring that every component—whether made in-house or supplied externally—meets the highest standards.
️ Key Responsibilities of the Quality Inspector:
As a Quality Inspector, you will:
* Perform mechanical inspections on piece parts, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies
* Use a wide range of precision hand tools and CMM inspection equipment
* Act as a Nominated DQR for product release on specified customer products
* Certify Civil Aerospace products for release
* Verify supplier FAIRs and compile internal FAIRs to AS9102
* Coordinate calibration efforts across mechanical and electrical systems
* Develop and manage GRIPs (Goods Inwards Inspection Plans) with suppliers
* Produce detailed NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) for internal and external distribution
* Use Microsoft Office to maintain accurate calibration records
* Communicate effectively with all internal departments, both in writing and verbally
* Support customer site visits as required
* Flag and address quality issues to reduce waste
* Follow SOPs for mechanical inspections to ensure compliance and consistency
Professional Experience & Knowledge Required:
To succeed as a Quality Inspector, you’ll need:
* Solid experience in a mechanical Quality Inspector role
* Strong background in manufacturing with hands-on experience using mechanical measuring equipment
* Confidence with FAIRs to AS9102 (essential)
* Proficiency in using a wide range of inspection tools, including CNC CMM (CE Johansson experience is a plus)
* Proven ability to write accurate, detailed reports on non-conforming products
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
* Strong skills in interpreting technical drawings and specifications
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Benefits of the Quality Inspector Role:
* Salary up to £35,000
* Company pension scheme
* Performance-related bonus
* Generous annual leave allowance
Are you a meticulous Quality Inspector who takes pride in precision and wants to make a real impact? Apply now to become a key part of a company that values quality, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement.
Don’t miss this opportunity – apply today for the Quality Inspector role!
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