Aerospace Trainee Quality Inspector – Start, Grow

Optima UK INC Ltd; Market Bosworth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and development

Permanent position

Career progression opportunities

Substantial growth company

Job summary

Optima UK INC Ltd in Leicestershire is hiring a Trainee Quality Inspector to join the aerospace quality team. You will be trained to inspect precision aerospace components, learning inspection techniques, measurement tools, and engineering drawings while contributing to customer standards.

The role offers permanent days-based work with full training and development, ideal for building a long-term career in aerospace quality and inspection.

Qualifications

• Experience using verniers or calipers.
• Good eye for detail and accuracy.
• Understanding of quality in engineering/manufacturing.
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Willingness to learn and develop inspection skills.
• Methodical, accurate work approach.
• Ability to identify quality concerns and raise issues.
• Interest in building a career in quality and aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Inspect precision aerospace components to drawing and specification.
• Use verniers and measuring equipment to check dimensions.
• Learn to operate a range of inspection and measuring tools.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections.
• Identify defects and quality issues.
• Ensure components meet customer and aerospace standards.
• Record inspection results accurately.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to resolve issues.
• Develop knowledge of aerospace quality requirements and inspection processes.
• Maintain high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Follow company quality procedures and keep records.

Skills

Verniers

Eye for detail

Quality mindset

Reading drawings

Willingness to learn

Methodical approach

Issue identification

Aerospace interest

Tools

Verniers

Job description

Optima UK INC Ltd in Leicestershire is hiring a Trainee Quality Inspector to join the aerospace quality team. You will be trained to inspect precision aerospace components, learning inspection techniques, measurement tools, and engineering drawings while contributing to customer standards.

The role offers permanent days-based work with full training and development, ideal for building a long-term career in aerospace quality and inspection.