Quality Inspector

Ross Frank; Dartford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ross Frank in Dartford seeks an experienced Quality Inspector to ensure components meet drawing, customer and quality specifications. You will inspect using manual and digital tools and contribute to quality documentation.

The role offers stable, long-term employment within a precision engineering environment, with progression opportunities in aerospace and defence components.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Inspector within precision engineering/manufacturing.
• Strong first-off inspection experience.
• Experience contributing to FAIRs (First Article Inspection Reports).
• Ability to read complex engineering drawings.
• Ability to inspect components against customer specifications.
• Good understanding of tolerances and dimensional inspection.
• Confidence using micrometers, verniers, height gauges and gauges.

Responsibilities

• Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspection of precision machined components.
• Complete and support FAIRs/First Article Inspection Reports.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and customer specifications.
• Perform detailed dimensional inspection against tight tolerances.
• Use a range of manual and digital inspection equipment.
• Identify and report non-conforming components.
• Maintain accurate inspection and quality documentation.
• Liaise with machinists and production staff regarding quality requirements.

Skills

First-off inspection

Reading drawings

Tolerance accuracy

Dimensional inspection

Measuring equipment use

Tools

Mitutoyo FN905 CMM

Mitutoyo Roundness Tester

Talysurf Surface Tester

Mitutoyo Shadow Graph

Height gauges

Precision gauges

Job description

Quality Inspector – Aerospace Engineering

Location: Dartford, Kent

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience + progression opportunities

An established Aerospace company in Dartford is looking to recruit an experienced Quality Inspector to join its growing team.

The company has a long-standing reputation for manufacturing high-precision components for demanding industries including Aerospace and MOD/Defence, working to stringent customer specifications and quality requirements.

This would suit an experienced Inspector who is confident working independently within a precision machining environment and is looking for a stable, long-term position with genuine opportunities to progress.

The Role

Working closely with Production and Quality, you'll be responsible for ensuring manufactured components meet the required drawing, customer and quality specifications.

• Carrying out first-off, in-process and final inspection of precision machined components
• Completing and supporting FAIR / First Article Inspection Reports
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and customer specifications
• Performing detailed dimensional inspection against tight tolerances
• Using a variety of manual and digital inspection equipment
• Identifying and reporting non-conforming components
• Maintaining accurate inspection and quality documentation
• Liaising with machinists and production staff regarding quality requirements

Inspection Equipment

The inspection department has access to a comprehensive range of equipment, including:

• Mitutoyo FN905 CMM
• Mitutoyo Roundness Tester
• Talysurf Surface Tester
• Mitutoyo Shadow Graph
• Digital Height Gauges
• Wide range of precision measuring equipment and gauges

CMM programming experience is NOT required.

What We're Looking For

Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience as an Inspector within precision engineering/manufacturing
• Strong first-off inspection experience
• Experience completing or contributing to FAIRs
• Ability to confidently read complex engineering drawings
• Ability to inspect components against customer specifications
• Good understanding of tolerances and dimensional inspection
• Confidence using conventional measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, height gauges and gauges

Why Join?

This isn't simply an inspection role with nowhere to go.

You’ll be joining a well-established precision engineering business producing technically demanding components, with access to a strong range of inspection technology and opportunities to continue developing your quality career.

The company offers:

• Genuine progression opportunities
• Long-term, permanent employment
• Interesting Aerospace and Defence/MOD component work
• Well-equipped inspection facilities
• Clean, organised and air-conditioned working environment
• Comfortable modern workplace
• Friendly and supportive team
• Opportunity to further develop your technical inspection and quality knowledge

If you're an experienced Quality Inspector looking for a technically interesting position with a stable precision engineering company,