Quality Inspector

Executive Network Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Network Group is recruiting on behalf of an established aerospace manufacturer in the South Birmingham area for a Quality Inspector. The role focuses on ensuring quality across incoming, in-process and final inspections, with involvement in root cause analysis and CAPAs.

The successful candidate will support AS/EN9100 compliance and participate in audits, driving quality improvements across production, engineering and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection within manufacturing.
• Strong metrology knowledge and use of high-precision tools.
• Familiar with AS/EN9100 QMS and audits.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proficient with problem-solving and root cause analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Carry out incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
• Investigate quality issues using 8D, NCRs, and CAPAs.
• Support AS/EN9100 QMS and audits.
• Monitor quality data and prepare reports.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and suppliers.
• Manage calibration and maintenance of inspection equipment.

Skills

Quality inspection

AS/EN9100

Metrology

CMM/FARO

Engineering drawings

Root cause analysis

Tools

Faro Arm

Vernier calipers

Micrometers

CMM

Job description

An established precision aerospace manufacturer are seeking to recruit an experienced Quality Inspector following a reorganisation and planned expansion into brand new larger premises.

Role: Quality Inspector

Location:South Birmingham

Salary: c£35,000 (depending on experience)

Job Type: Full-Time Days Monday to Friday

Technical Network are recruiting for an experienced Quality Inspector on behalf of a growing aerospace manufacturing business.Backed by a major engineering group, you will be joining a business who are investing heavily in their brand new manufacturing facilities and have a strong & secure order bookspecialising in CNC machining and precision manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out incoming, in-process, and final product inspections to ensure quality standards are met
• Investigate quality issues, customer complaints, and non-conformances using root cause analysis techniques such as 8D, NCRs, and CAPAs
• Support the company's AS/EN9100 quality management system and assist with internal and external audits
• Monitor quality performance data, produce reports, and identify opportunities for process improvements
• Work closely with production, engineering, and suppliers to resolve quality concerns and prevent repeat issues
• Manage calibration and maintenance of inspection and measuring equipment

Experience

Applications are sought from experienced Quality Inspectors or Quality Technicians who are keen to join an expanding business and assist with establishing an competent quality control function.

• Previous experience in a quality inspection or quality assurance role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of precision close tolerance metrology
• Good understanding of AS/EN9100 quality management systems
• Use high-tech measurement tools (Vernier calipers, micrometers, CMMs, FARO) to ensure quality is spot-on.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Confident using problem-solving and root cause analysis tools

Desirable

• CQI, IRCA, ASQ, or similar quality-related qualifications
• Experience using Faro Arms or CMM equipment
• Previous supplier quality or auditing experience

The opportunity:

This a great opportunity for an experienced Quality Inspector or Quality Technician who is looking to grow and develop their career with an expanding business who have solid relationships and contracts with major aerospace clients and are moving into larger modern factory late 2026.