Quality Inspection Technician

Vivo Talent Solutions; Worcester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivo Talent Solutions is seeking a Quality Support Technician in Gloucestershire to join the Quality team. You will perform first-off, patrol, and final inspections of precision components to ensure compliance with customer specs and AS9100 standards.

The role requires reading engineering drawings (GD&T), operating CMMs, and supporting FAIRs and non-conformance resolutions. An apprentice City & Guilds qualification or equivalent is preferred, with experience in regulated sectors advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in production inspection within precision engineering.
• Ability to read engineering drawings including GD&T.
• Proficient with handheld measuring equipment and CMMs.
• Knowledge of non-conformance processes and root cause analysis.
• Experience in aerospace, nuclear, defence or regulated sectors is advantageous.
• Apprentice qualification (City & Guilds) or equivalent engineering credential.
• Familiar with FAIR software and CMM programming.

Responsibilities

• Carry out first-off, patrol, and final inspections of machined components.
• Prepare First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and support inspection test plans.
• Operate and program Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).
• Review production documentation and verify conformance to drawings and requirements.
• Raise, investigate, and resolve non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Provide calibration support and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 standards and internal procedures.

Skills

First-off inspection

Patrol inspection

Final inspection

FAIRs preparation

CMM operation

GD&T reading

Non-conformance handling

Continuous improvement

Education

City & Guilds apprenticeship

Tools

Aberlink CMM

QCT

Mitutoyo systems

Job description

Location : Gloucestershire

Salary : £38,000- 40,000

Duration : Permanent

Sector : Engineering

Our client is a leading precision engineering business and manufacturing partner to global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

We are recruiting for an experienced Quality Support Technician to join their Quality team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out first-off, patrol, and final inspections of precision-engineered components, ensuring compliance with customer specifications, engineering drawings, and AS9100 quality standards.

Main Skills

• Perform first-off, patrol, and final inspections of machined components.
• Conduct First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and support Inspection Test Plans.
• Operate and programme Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).
• Review production documentation and verify conformity against engineering drawings and customer requirements.
• Raise, investigate, and support the resolution of non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Work closely with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Provide calibration support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 standards and internal quality procedures.

We are looking for

• Previous experience in a production inspection role within a precision engineering or machine shop environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T.
• Competent in the use of handheld measuring equipment and CMM inspection systems.
• Good understanding of non-conformance processes, quality documentation, and root cause analysis.
• Experience within aerospace, nuclear, defence, or other highly regulated engineering sectors is advantageous.
• Apprentice trained with a City & Guilds qualification or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Experience with FAIR software and CMM programming, ideally using Aberlink, QCT, or Mitutoyo systems.
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive and quality-focused approach.