Quality Assurance Inspector

Precision Resourcing Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Resourcing Ltd in Bristol seeks a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Inspector to safeguard quality standards in the aerospace sector. You will bridge production, quality and customer requirements, ensuring materials and machined parts meet stringent aerospace criteria.

Key duties include performing FAI checks, managing NCRs, leading RCAs and 8D/G8D reports, and overseeing QA gates with site-wide 6S audits. Strong drawing interpretation and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with aerospace quality standards, specifically AS9100 and EN9102.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Understanding of machining operations and a basic awareness of G-code.
• Advantageous to have working knowledge of problem-solving methodologies (Root Cause Analysis, 6 Sigma).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to confidently liaise with machine operators, management, and major international clients.

Responsibilities

• Quality Control & Inspection: perform QA checks including FAI and routine inspections of components.
• Non-Conformance & Problem Solving: manage NCRs and lead RCA with 8D/G8D reports.
• Process Improvement: implement QA gates and conduct 6S audits across site.
• Traceability & Documentation: ensure material traceability of CoCs and train operators on QA processes.

Skills

AS9100

EN9102

Engineering drawings

G-code basics

Root Cause Analysis

Six Sigma

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Inspector

Location: Bristol

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are actively seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Inspector to join our team ain the Aerospace sector. In this role, you will be pivotal in safeguarding our quality standards and ensuring compliance. You will bridge the gap between production, quality and customer to ensure that all materials and machined parts meet aerospace and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Control & Inspection

• Perform comprehensive quality checks, including First Article Inspections (FAI) and routine assessments of components.
• Practical experience using micrometers and calipers
• Review, update, and manage engineering drawing registers, meticulously checking critical features such as grain flow, square faces, milled surfaces, and double-sided counterbores.

Non-Conformance & Problem Solving

• Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCR)
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and generate 8D / G8D reports
• Management and control of Non-conforming product

Process Improvement

• Implement and oversee QA gates
• Conduct 6S audits across site
• Prepare the sites for major compliance assessments, including AS9100 Customer audits and internal Supplier quality audits.

Traceability, Training & Documentation

• Ensure rigorous material traceability of Certificates of Conformity (CoC)
• Develop training documentation and lead stand-downs/briefings to train machine operators on QA processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with aerospace quality standards, specifically AS9100 and EN9102.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Understanding of machining operations and a basic awareness of G-code.
• Advantageous to have working knowledge of problem-solving methodologies (Root Cause Analysis, 6 Sigma).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to confidently liaise with machine operators, management, and major international clients