Quality Inspector

Orion Electrotech; Ashford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Ashford is seeking a meticulous Quality Inspector to ensure excellence in all products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical inspections and familiarity with AS9102 standards. This role offers a salary up to £35,000, a company pension scheme, and a performance-related bonus.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Performance-related bonus

Generous annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a mechanical Quality Inspector role.
• Confidence with FAIRs to AS9102.
• Proven ability to write accurate reports on non-conforming products.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical inspections on piece parts.
• Certify Civil Aerospace products for release.
• Produce detailed Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Coordinate calibration efforts across systems.

Skills

Mechanical inspections

Using mechanical measuring equipment

CNC CMM proficiency

Interpreting technical drawings

Effective communication skills

Tools

Precision hand tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Quality Inspector – Ensure Excellence in Every Component!
Location:Ashford
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Up to £35,000
Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

• Friday: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM (early finish!)

Scope of the Quality Inspector Role:

We’re looking for a detail-driven Quality Inspector to join our high-performing manufacturing team. This is your chance to play a key part in maintaining precision and excellence across all products, ensuring they meet AS9100 and EASA Part 21 standards. As a Quality Inspector, you’ll be essential in ensuring that every component—whether made in-house or supplied externally—meets the highest standards.

️ Key Responsibilities of the Quality Inspector:

As a Quality Inspector, you will:

• Perform mechanical inspections on piece parts, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies

• Use a wide range of precision hand tools and CMM inspection equipment

• Act as a Nominated DQR for product release on specified customer products

• Certify Civil Aerospace products for release

• Verify supplier FAIRs and compile internal FAIRs to AS9102

• Coordinate calibration efforts across mechanical and electrical systems

• Develop and manage GRIPs (Goods Inwards Inspection Plans) with suppliers

• Produce detailed NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) for internal and external distribution

• Use Microsoft Office to maintain accurate calibration records

• Communicate effectively with all internal departments, both in writing and verbally

• Support customer site visits as required

• Flag and address quality issues to reduce waste

• Follow SOPs for mechanical inspections to ensure compliance and consistency

Professional Experience & Knowledge Required:

To succeed as a Quality Inspector, you’ll need:

• Solid experience in a mechanical Quality Inspector role

• Strong background in manufacturing with hands-on experience using mechanical measuring equipment

• Confidence with FAIRs to AS9102 (essential)

• Proficiency in using a wide range of inspection tools, including CNC CMM (CE Johansson experience is a plus)

• Proven ability to write accurate, detailed reports on non-conforming products

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

• Strong skills in interpreting technical drawings and specifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Benefits of the Quality Inspector Role:

• Salary up to £35,000

• Company pension scheme

• Performance-related bonus

• Generous annual leave allowance

Are you a meticulous Quality Inspector who takes pride in precision and wants to make a real impact? Apply now to become a key part of a company that values quality, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement.

Don’t miss this opportunity – apply today for the Quality Inspector role!

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