Quality Inspector

Team Jobs - Commercial; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering company in the UK is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure components meet quality requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing, a strong understanding of quality standards, and excellent attention to detail. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in aerospace, defence, or precision manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of AS9100 / ISO9001 standards.
• Experience creating FAIRs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect aerospace and precision-engineered components to specifications.
• Produce First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Carry out various inspections using measurement tools.
• Support root cause analysis for non-conformances.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Gauges

CMM

Optical inspection systems

Job description

Quality Inspector
Poole
Full-time, Permanent
Competitive salary depending on experience

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Quality Inspector to join a well-established engineering company based in Poole. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring components and assemblies meet internal, customer, and regulatory quality requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business that supplies parts to the aerospace and defence industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect aerospace and precision-engineered components to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Produce First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Carry out in-process, final, and goods-in inspections using a range of manual and digital measurement tools.
• Operate or interpret data from CMMs and optical measurement systems.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and ensure full traceability of materials and products.
• Liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to ensure the highest standards of quality are maintained.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in aerospace, defence, or precision manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of AS9100 / ISO9001 standards.
• Experience creating FAIRs.
• Proficient in the use of measurement tools (micrometers, verniers, gauges, etc.).
• Experience with CMM and/or optical inspection systems is advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

If you are a detail-oriented professional with aerospace or precision inspection experience and want to work with high-quality engineered components, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact TeamJobs for more information.

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