Quality Inspector

Your Recruitment Coach; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Your Recruitment Coach is recruiting an experienced Quality Control Inspector for an advanced manufacturing business in the Gloucester area. This hands-on role focuses on CMM programming and inspection across composite and metallic components to ensure products meet quality standards throughout production.

You will read drawings, run PC-DMIS, perform visual and dimensional inspections, generate FAIR packs, support MRB, and help drive continuous improvement in processes while maintaining ISO

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of experience in quality inspection or quality control in manufacturing.
• Strong CMM programming and operating experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• PC-DMIS experience is essential.
• Experience in a precision, aerospace or advanced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Programme and operate CMM equipment to carry out dimensional inspection (PC-DMIS).
• Inspect composite and metallic components against drawings and specifications.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of incoming materials, in-process components and finished products.
• Produce FAIR packs and supporting documentation for customer certification.
• Support MRB process and investigation of non-conforming products.
• Complete Gauge R&R reporting.
• Maintain accurate inspection and quality records.
• Work with Production and Engineering to identify and resolve quality issues.

Skills

CMM programming

Inspection

Reading drawings

CAD data extraction

PC-DMIS

Quality inspection

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering/Manufacturing

Tools

PC-DMIS

Job description

Quality Inspector

Salary: Up to £45,000
Permanent | Full Time

Your Recruitment Coach is recruiting for an experienced Quality Control Inspector to join a growing advanced manufacturing business.

This is a hands-on quality role with a strong focus on CMM programming and inspection, working across both composite and metallic components. You’ll be responsible for ensuring products meet the required quality standards throughout the manufacturing process, from incoming materials through to final inspection.

The Role

As Quality Control Inspector, you will:

• Programme and operate CMM equipment to carry out dimensional inspection. (PC-DMIS)
• Inspect composite and metallic components against drawings and specifications.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of incoming materials, in-process components and finished products.
• Use inspection equipment including callipers, micrometres and CMMs.
• Produce FAIR packs and supporting documentation for customer certification.
• Support the MRB process and investigation of non-conforming products.
• Complete Gauge R&R reporting.
• Maintain accurate inspection and quality records.
• Work closely with Production and Engineering to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing and inspection processes.
• Ensure work is completed in line with relevant quality standards, including ISO 9001 and AS9100.

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for someone with 2–3+ years' experience within Quality Inspection or Quality Control in a manufacturing environment.

You should ideally have:

• Strong CMM programming and operating experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Good dimensional inspection knowledge.
• Experience using CAD models to extract inspection data.
• Knowledge of inspection equipment including callipers, micrometres and CMMs.
• Experience working within a precision, aerospace or advanced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of composite materials and manufacturing processes would be highly advantageous.
• An NVQ Level 3 in Engineering/Manufacturing or equivalent practical industry experience.
• PC-DMIS experience is essential