Quality Inspector

Mane Contract Services; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A contracting services provider in Birmingham is looking for a Quality Inspector to ensure quality and precision of products through manual inspections. Candidates should have an HNC/HND in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and strong expertise in inspection methods. Experience in aerospace manufacturing and familiarity with CMM measurement systems are advantageous. This role focuses on maintaining high manufacturing standards and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in manual inspection methods and equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Exposure to CMM measurement systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct manual inspections to verify parts and assemblies meet specifications.
• Support machinist inspectors and the Quality Team.
• Perform final assembly inspections to ensure product quality.

Skills

Manual inspection methods

Communication skills

Lean initiatives

Interpreting engineering drawings

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CMM measurement systems

Micrometers

Height gauges

Shadowgraph

Vision systems

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Quality Inspector to join our team on a contract basis. This role is focused on manual inspection, ensuring the quality and precision of both in-house and supply chain products. Exposure to CMM is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct manual inspections using hand tools (micrometers, height gauges, shadowgraph, vision systems) to verify parts and assemblies meet specifications.
• Support machinist inspectors and the Quality Team in maintaining manufacturing standards.
• Perform final assembly inspections to ensure product quality.
• Write non-conformance reports and support investigations into technical issues.
• Collaborate with the team to improve processes; experience with lean initiatives is beneficial but not essential.
• Support basic CMM measurement and report verification (desirable, not essential).

Skills & Experience

• HNC/HND in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Strong expertise in manual inspection methods and equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively at all levels.
• Exposure to CMM measurement systems is beneficial.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing is a plus