Quality Inspector

Owen Daniels; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to join its aerospace QA team. You will perform first article inspections and verify components against drawings and customer specs in a precision engineering environment.

Working with Production, Engineering and Quality colleagues, you will help maintain aerospace quality standards, support investigations and contribute to continuous improvement across the business. A strong eye for detail is essential.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' experience in a Quality Inspection role in aerospace/manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and First Article Inspections per AS9102.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T with dimensional inspection expertise.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment and calibration controls.
• Strong attention to detail and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out first article inspections per AS9102 requirements and inspect incoming materials, WIP and finished components.
• Use micrometers, verniers, height gauges, bore gauges and CMMs to verify dimensions.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T and specifications to ensure aerospace quality.
• Identify and report non-conforming products and maintain traceability records.
• Collaborate with Production and Engineering to investigate quality issues and support audits.

Skills

First Article Inspections

AS9100 knowledge

GD&T interpretation

Dimensional inspection

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Height gauges

Bore gauges

CMMs

Calibration equipment

Job description

We are working with an established and growing aerospace manufacturing business that is looking to recruit a Quality Inspector to join its Quality team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Inspector to join a specialist aerospace engineering environment, supporting the manufacture of precision components to exacting industry and customer standards. Working closely with colleagues across Production, Engineering and Quality, you will play an important role in maintaining product quality, ensuring compliance with aerospace requirements and supporting continuous improvement across the business.

Permanent position
Competitive Salary
Working hours - Mon-Thurs 7:30am-4:30pm & 3pm finish on Fridays
Location - Birmingham

Job Description

• Carry out first article inspections in accordance with AS9102 requirements, alongside the inspection of incoming materials, work-in-progress and finished components, ensuring compliance with engineering drawings and customer specifications.


• Use a range of precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, verniers, height gauges, bore gauges and CMMs, to verify component dimensions and tolerances.


• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements and technical specifications, ensuring all products meet the required aerospace quality standards.


• Identify, record and report non-conforming products, maintaining accurate inspection records, traceability documentation and quality reports.


• Work closely with Production and Engineering teams to investigate quality issues, support root cause analysis, contribute to corrective actions and assist with internal and external audits.

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Quality Inspection role within an aerospace, aviation, precision engineering or manufacturing environment, ideally with 2-5 years' relevant experience.


• Working knowledge of AS9100 quality management standards and experience carrying out First Article Inspections in line with AS9102 requirements.


• Confident interpreting engineering drawings, technical specifications and GD&T, with a strong understanding of dimensional inspection and measurement techniques.


• Practical experience using a range of precision measuring equipment, alongside an understanding of calibration control, non-conformance reporting and corrective action processes.


• Strong attention to detail, with good analytical and problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills and confidence using Microsoft Office and quality management systems.