Quality Inspector

Prime Appointments; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 day week

Leading medical plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Prime Appointments is seeking a Senior Quality Inspector for a precision engineering and aerospace manufacturing environment in Chelmsford. You will join the factory quality function to own complex inspections, advanced metrology, and audit readiness, while mentoring inspectors and production teams.

This technical authority role requires interpreting drawings and GD&T, leading CAPA and 8D investigations, and representing the business during audits with customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quality Inspector in precision engineering, ideally aerospace.
• Advanced CMM programming and operation (PC-DMIS preferred).
• Strong interpretation of engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications.
• Experience producing and maintaining FAIRs (VisualFAIR an advantage).
• Able to explain quality findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Sound judgement and strong problem-solving in quality decisions.

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

Skills

Quality Inspector experience

Advanced CMM programming

GD&T interpretation

FAIRs knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering qualification

Metrology qualification

Tools

PC-DMIS

VisualFAIR

Job description

Senior Quality Inspector

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

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience as a Quality Inspector in precision engineering, ideally aerospace
• Advanced CMM programming and operation (PC-DMIS preferred)
• Strong interpretation of engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications
• Experience producing and maintaining FAIRs (VisualFAIR an advantage)
• Able to explain quality findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Sound judgement and strong problem-solving in quality decisions

Desirable

• 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

Benefits

• 4 day week
• Leading medical plan
• Life Insurance