Precision Quality Inspector: AS9100 & CMM

Rapid Recruit; Nelson; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapid Recruit currently seeks a Quality Inspector in Nelson to support production and administration teams in delivering high‑standard products, meeting industry and customer standards and AS9100.

You will plan inspection schedules, perform first-off to final inspections, and manage quality documentation while liaising with production, customers and suppliers to ensure traceability and compliance.

Qualifications

• Good computer skills and administration experience.
• Understanding of production processes and modern inspection techniques within precision engineering.
• Experience with CMM would be beneficial.
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Able to work as part of a team and communicate with people at all levels.
• Calm under pressure and able to prioritise workload.
• Professional, organised and confident manner.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage inspection schedules using the company’s ERP system.
• Carry out first-off, patrol and final inspections using a range of inspection equipment, including CMM.
• Create and operate CMM programmes to inspect components to specification.
• Complete FAIRs, PPAPs and other customer quality requirements.
• Manage NCRs and quality-related administration, including paperwork for customers and suppliers.
• Support AS9100 and customer audits, including internal quality audits.
• Manage calibration and servicing of inspection equipment to ensure compliance.
• Deal with customer quality questionnaires, ISO certificates, material certificates and CofCs.
• Maintain accurate quality records, route card adherence and material traceability.
• Liaise with Production Managers, customers, suppliers and other members of the team as required.

Skills

Computer skills

Administration experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Communication

Organised

Tools

CMM

Job description

Rapid Recruit currently seeks a Quality Inspector in Nelson to support production and administration teams in delivering high‑standard products, meeting industry and customer standards and AS9100.

You will plan inspection schedules, perform first-off to final inspections, and manage quality documentation while liaising with production, customers and suppliers to ensure traceability and compliance.