Chief Inspector

WF Tech; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Private healthcare

Car allowance via salary sacrifice

Profit share scheme

Job summary

WF Tech invites applications for a Chief Inspector based at our Gloucester and Swindon sites. This senior role covers inspection and final product acceptance, including CMM programming and operation, and adherence to AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards. Regular travel between locations is required.

The successful candidate will command CMM/PC-DMIS, GD&T interpretation and hold responsibility for final sign-off, with oversight of the inspection team and continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection within manufacturing environments.
• CMM programming and PC-DMIS proficiency.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and GD&T.
• Experience extracting inspection data from CAD models.
• Strong knowledge of metrology equipment and measurement processes.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication and problem-solving.
• Willingness to work shifts/overtime and travel between Gloucester and Swindon.

Responsibilities

• Own inspection standards, methods, plans and capability across two sites.
• Lead and support the inspection team at Gloucester and Swindon sites.
• Program and operate CMMs (PC-DMIS) and perform visual/dimensional inspection.
• Inspect components against drawings/CAD models/GD&T and ensure conformance.
• Own final product acceptance, including AS9102 FAIRs and Certificates of Conformity.
• Manage inspection records, Gauge R&R and audit readiness.
• Lead responses to non-conformances and support MRB, root cause actions.
• Manage calibration of measuring equipment.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100/ISO 9001 and customer requirements.
• Drive improvements in inspection methods, cycle times and first-pass rates.

Skills

Quality inspection

CMM programming

GD&T interpretation

CAD data extraction

Metrology equipment

AS9100/ISO 9001 knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Willingness to travel

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Engineering/Manufacturing

Tools

PC-DMIS

Job description

Job Title: Chief Inspector

Location: Gloucester & Swindon
Type: Permanent, Days

Hours: 8am-5pm Mon-Thurs, Fri 8am-2:30pm
Salary: £50,000-£55,000 DOE

The Role

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Chief Inspector to take ownership of inspection and final product acceptance across two advanced manufacturing sites.

This is a hands-on, senior inspection role with responsibility for CMM programming and operation, quality standards, final sign-off and supporting the wider inspection team. The role is fully site-based with regular travel between Gloucester and Swindon.

The client are flexible with working at both site, schedule to suit you.

Key Responsibilities

• Own inspection standards, methods, inspection plans and overall inspection capability.

• Lead and support the inspection team across both sites.

• Program and operate CMMs, including PC-DMIS, alongside visual and dimensional inspection.

• Inspect composite and metallic components against drawings, CAD models, specifications and GD&T.

• Own final product acceptance, including AS9102 FAIRs and Certificates of Conformity.

• Manage inspection records, Gauge R&R and audit readiness.

• Lead the response to non-conformances and support MRB, root cause and corrective actions.

• Manage calibration of measurement equipment.

• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001 and customer requirements.

• Drive improvements in inspection methods, cycle times and first-time pass rates.

About You

• Level 3 NVQ in Engineering/Manufacturing or equivalent industrial experience.

• Strong quality inspection experience within manufacturing.

• CMM programming and operation experience, with solid PC-DMIS knowledge.

• Confident interpreting technical drawings, specifications and GD&T.

• Experience extracting inspection data from CAD models.

• Good knowledge of metrology equipment.

• Working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001.

• Strong attention to detail, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Confident making quality decisions and maintaining standards under production pressure.

• Willingness to work shifts/overtime and travel between Gloucester and Swindon.

Desirable

• Aerospace or composites experience.

• Previous delegated inspection/sign-off authority.

• Root cause analysis experience (8D, 5 Whys, etc.).

• APQP/PPAP knowledge.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Pension

• Private healthcare

• Car allowance via salary sacrifice

• Profit share scheme