Aerospace Precision QC Inspector

Meritus; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritus are recruiting a Quality Inspector to join a growing precision manufacturing client in Basildon, Essex. The role is to carry out first-off, in-process and final inspections on aerospace, defence and commercial components to uphold exacting quality standards.

You will work on the shop floor with production teams, reading third-angle drawings and using conventional metrology equipment to verify dimensions and tolerances, with a focus on preventing non-conformances.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Quality Inspector or Quality Technician.
• Strong understanding of precision machining inspection processes.
• Ability to read and interpret third-angle engineering drawings.
• Experience using conventional metrology equipment.
• Desirable experience with CMM and related software (Cameo, Zeiss, PC-DMIS).

Responsibilities

• Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspections of precision-machined components.
• Complete batch control and inspection sign-off activities.
• Read and interpret third-angle engineering drawings, dimensions and tolerances.
• Use conventional metrology equipment (height gauges, micrometers, Verniers, etc.).
• Collaborate with production teams to resolve inspection queries and maintain high quality standards.

Skills

Quality inspection

Reading drawings

Metrology equipment

Process improvement

Aerospace/defence experience

Tools

CMM (optional)

Cameo/Zeiss/PC-DMIS

Job description

Meritus are recruiting a Quality Inspector to join a growing precision manufacturing client in Basildon, Essex. The role is to carry out first-off, in-process and final inspections on aerospace, defence and commercial components to uphold exacting quality standards.

You will work on the shop floor with production teams, reading third-angle drawings and using conventional metrology equipment to verify dimensions and tolerances, with a focus on preventing non-conformances.