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: Were 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, youll be essential in ensuring that every componentwhether made in-house or supplied externallymeets 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, youll 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. Dont miss this opportunity apply today for the Quality Inspector role! INDMAN