Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector
Location: Bitton, Bristol
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours:
Night Shift – 40% Shift Premium Sunday to Thursday: 10:00pm – 6:00am
or
Double Day Shift – 25% Shift Premium
Morning Shift

• Monday to Thursday: 6:00am – 2:00pm
• Friday: 6:00am – 11:00am

Afternoon Shift

• Monday to Thursday: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
• Friday: 11:00am – 4:00pm

The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Inspector to join a well-established precision engineering manufacturer supplying high-quality aerospace components.
Working within the Production team, you will be responsible for ensuring components meet customer, regulatory and internal quality requirements. The role would suit a self-motivated individual who can manage their own workload while supporting the machining team.
Key Responsibilities

Inspect aerospace components to tight tolerances using appropriate measurement equipment

Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and 3D models

Programme and operate Aberlink CNC CMMs

Use optical measurement equipment including Keyence and shaft scanning systems

Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspection

Complete inspection documentation, Process Control Plans, PPAP and FAIR reports

Raise NCRs and support root cause, corrective and preventative actions

Conduct MSA studies and contribute to inspection process improvements

Manage calibration of measurement equipment

Ensure non-conforming product does not reach the customer

Maintain high standards of housekeeping, quality and health and safety
About You

Previous experience as a Quality Inspector within precision engineering or aerospace

Strong experience with manual and CNC CMM inspection

Experience inspecting components to tight tolerances

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications

Experience using conventional measurement equipment

Aberlink CMM and offline programming experience is desirable

Experience working within an AS/EN/JISQ 9100 compliant environment

Knowledge of NCRs, root cause analysis and corrective actions

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel

Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently

Flexible, proactive and willing to learn and develop
The Role Offers

Permanent position within an established aerospace engineering environment

Opportunity to work with advanced inspection and measurement equipment

Varied role covering CMM, optical and conventional inspection

Opportunity to contribute to quality and process improvement

This is a summary of a vacancy from the advertiser. Read the full job description and apply →