Chief Inspector

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist in Aerospace & Defence is seeking a Chief Inspector in Reading. The role involves ensuring product quality, producing inspection reports, and liaising with suppliers. The company offers a 4-day workweek, excellent benefits, and a commitment to staff development. Join a friendly team dedicated to quality and continuous improvement.

Benefits

4 Day Working Week

33 Days Holiday

Company Pension

State of the Art Working Conditions

Continued Staff Development

Interesting and Challenging Work

Company Incentives

Qualifications

• Experience with AS9100 and Nadcap standards.
• Ability to raise FAI reports and perform first-off inspections.

Responsibilities

• Produce First Article Inspection Reports using CMM.
• Inspect incoming goods and liaise with suppliers on quality issues.
• Support continuous improvement culture.

Skills

Computer Literacy

CNC CMM Operation

Reading Engineering Drawings

Leadership Support

Report Writing

Education

Aerospace/Defence Background

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Chief Inspector

Location: Reading Berkshire

Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (negotiable dependant on experience)

Benefits:

• 4 day working week
• 33 days holiday
• Company Pension
• State of the art working conditions in a friendly and welcoming team with approachable management
• Continued staff development
• Interesting and challenging work
• Working with major Blue-Chip companies
• Great camaraderie throughout the business from hands-on management and across the business
• PPE provided
• Lots of additional company incentives

Company Profile

An established (nearly 100 years), leading specialist, subcontract manufacturer to the Aerospace & Defence sectors. This company specializes in the subcontract manufacturing of Aerospace fine limit sheet metalwork and Precision CNC Machining (Prototyping and Subcontract Manufacturing), using various manufacturing methods such as CNC Laser Cutting, CNC Punching, CNC Routing, CNC Pressing and Forming, Fabrication, Welding, and Assembly, working with Aerospace grade materials. Approvals include AS 9100 D accreditation plus Nadcap, CAA, and AWS Welding. With a highly skilled workforce and state-of-the-art equipment, the company provides innovative manufacturing solutions to reduce customers' costs. Working with major Blue-Chip organizations, the company has a full and growing order book, with a loyal and committed global customer base. The company offers excellent working conditions, a 4-day workweek, and has a high staff retention rate due to its commitment to staff development.

Job Profile

As the successful Chief Inspector, you will work alongside a friendly team of 3 in the Quality Department, responsible for inspection activities to ensure product and process quality are fully met. You should come from an Aerospace/Defence background, fully conversant with AS9100 and Nadcap, able to raise FAI reports, and capable of first-off inspection using traditional methods and CMM (Aberlink preferred).

Duties

• Produce First Article Inspection Reports and support this with a CMM.
• Provide roaming and final inspection for all products.
• Inspect incoming goods from sub-contract suppliers.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers on quality issues, queries, and non-conformances.
• Raise Certificates of Conformity and delivery documentation.
• Assist in calibrating external and internal equipment.
• Raise sub-contract Purchase Orders on approved suppliers.
• Check First Off production parts.
• Liaise with all staff levels on quality and continuous improvement.
• Support the development of a continuous improvement culture.
• Maintain current approvals for AS9100 & Nadcap.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager.

Skills & Attributes

• Must be computer literate.
• Experience operating CNC CMMs (preferably Aberlink).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Provide leadership support when needed.
• Report writing skills for FAIRs, NCRs, Certificates of Conformity, and delivery documentation.

Hours of Work

• 37 hours per week over 4 days
• Monday to Thursday, 7am-4.45pm

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