Quality Inspector

Description

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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