Quality Inspector

Prime Appointments Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Life Insurance

4 day week

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd. is assisting a precision manufacturing client in Chelmsford to recruit a Senior Quality Inspector. The role covers ownership of complex inspections, metrology, and FAIRs to AS9102.

You will program and operate CMM (PC-DMIS), use handheld metrology and 3D scanning, and lead root cause investigations while mentoring inspectors and production teams. Salary up to £50,000, 4-day week, medical plan and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quality Inspector in precision engineering, ideally aerospace.
• Formal qualifications in Engineering, Metrology, or Quality.
• Experience with third-party/regulatory audits (ISO, CAA, FAA).

Responsibilities

• Inspect complex products against drawings, specs and customer requirements.
• Own FAIRs to AS9102 and customer standards.
• Program and operate CMM inspections (PC-DMIS).
• Lead non-conformance investigations and CAPA.
• Mentor inspectors and production teams.

Skills

Metrology

CMM programming

GD&T

Inspection expertise

Audit readiness

Education

Engineering/Metrology/Quality qualification

Tools

PC-DMIS

Optical/3D scanning

Job description

Quality Inspector (96962) Chelmsford, England

Salary: GBP40000 - GBP50000 per annum + depending on experience

Senior Quality Inspector | Up to £50,000 | Chelmsford | Precision Engineering / Aerospace Manufacturing
Hours: 4-day week, Monday to Thursday, 6am–4pm

Our client, a precision manufacturing business supplying high‑mix components to demanding sectors including aerospace, is looking for a Senior Quality Inspector to join their factory quality function.

This is a technical authority role, going beyond routine inspection. You'll take ownership of complex inspections, advanced metrology, audit readiness, and quality problem‑solving, while supporting and mentoring inspectors and production teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect complex products against drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
• Own First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) to AS9102 and customer standards
• Program and operate CMM inspections (PC-DMIS)
• Use handheld metrology and optical/3D scanning as needed
• Make conformity, containment, and release decisions on complex quality issues
• Lead non‑conformance investigations, MRRs, root cause analysis, and CAPA
• Support 8D problem‑solving for customer returns or escapes
• Take part in third‑party and regulatory audits (ISO, CAA, FAA), representing the business with customers and suppliers
• Improve inspection methods, documentation, and quality processes
• Mentor Quality Inspectors and production teams
• Experience as a Quality Inspector in precision engineering, ideally aerospace
• CMM programming and operation (PC-DMIS preferred)
• Strong interpretation of engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications
• Able to explain quality findings to technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Sound judgement and strong problem‑solving in quality decisions
• Experience producing and maintaining FAIRs (VisualFAIR an advantage)
• Formal qualifications in Engineering, Metrology, or Quality
• Experience with optical tracking or 3D scanning systems
• Machining and metals background
• Experience working directly with customers and suppliers on quality topics
• Involvement in third‑party/regulatory audits (ISO, CAA, FAA)
• Salary up to £50,000
• 4 day week
• Leading medical plan
• Life Insurance