Aerospace Blue Light Scanning Inspector – On‑Site

Mettis Aerospace Limited; Redditch; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

33 days holiday

Perkbox

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work

Company events

Employee referral programme

Sick pay

Job summary

Mettis Aerospace Limited in Redditch, Worcestershire is hiring a Blue Light Scanning Operator / Inspector to join the Quality team. You will verify dimensional accuracy of aerospace components using Zeiss Hawk 2 scanners and Zeiss Inspect software, supporting manufacturing, quality and engineering with precise inspection data.

Role includes producing reports, investigating dimensional queries and maintaining inspection records, with full-time hours on site and a strong emphasis on accuracy,

Qualifications

• Engineering apprenticeship, NVQ, HNC/HND or equivalent practical experience in inspection, manufacturing or engineering is desirable.
• Experience within aerospace or another high-integrity manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Experience using blue-light scanning equipment or advanced dimensional inspection equipment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out dimensional inspection of forged and machined aerospace components using the Zeiss Hawk 2 handheld scanner and Zeiss Inspect (GOM Inspect / Zeiss Quality Suite).
• Operate blue-light scanning equipment in accordance with approved inspection procedures.
• Use existing inspection programmes and scanning workflows to support the Forge, Machining and Aerostructures value streams.
• Produce dimensional inspection reports, including surface deviation analysis and GD&T evaluation where required.
• Assist Engineering and Quality teams by investigating dimensional queries and providing accurate inspection results.
• Ensure scanning activities are completed in line with production priorities and customer requirements.
• Carry out routine equipment checks and daily calibration to ensure measurement accuracy.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and ensure inspection data is stored and communicated appropriately.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to support manufacturing operations.

Skills

Zeiss Hawk 2

GOM Inspect

GD&T reasoning

Inspection reporting

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

NVQ/HNC/HND or equivalent

Aerospace experience

Tools

Zeiss Inspect

GOM Inspect

Job description

Mettis Aerospace Limited in Redditch, Worcestershire is hiring a Blue Light Scanning Operator / Inspector to join the Quality team. You will verify dimensional accuracy of aerospace components using Zeiss Hawk 2 scanners and Zeiss Inspect software, supporting manufacturing, quality and engineering with precise inspection data.

Role includes producing reports, investigating dimensional queries and maintaining inspection records, with full-time hours on site and a strong emphasis on accuracy,