Quality Inspector

Mazco Recruitment; Gosport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm in Gosport is seeking a skilled Quality Inspector to join their team. You will ensure product quality and compliance by performing inspections on complex CNC machined components according to AS9100 standards. Ideal candidates have a strong background in CNC machining and quality inspection, along with excellent problem-solving skills. Competitive salary and long-term career progression are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000

Opportunity for career progression

Supportive engineering environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Inspector within an aerospace or precision engineering environment.
• Strong background in engineering principles and CNC machining.
• In-depth knowledge of AS9100 standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out dimensional inspection using CMM and manual measuring equipment.
• Perform first-off, in-process, and final inspection of CNC machined aerospace components.
• Generate and maintain inspection reports and documentation.

Skills

CNC machining

Quality inspection

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

CMM

PC-DMIS

Job description

Overview

Mazco Recruitment is working exclusively with a leading aerospace engineering company based in Gosport, seeking a skilled Quality Inspector to join their growing team.

The Role

As a Quality Inspector, you will play a key role in ensuring precision, compliance, and product quality within a fast-paced aerospace environment. You'll be responsible for first-off, in-process, and final inspections across a wide range of complex CNC machined components, working to stringent AS9100 standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out dimensional inspection using CMM (programming/operating) and manual measuring equipment.
• Perform first-off, in-process, and final inspection of CNC machined aerospace components.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer quality standards.
• Generate and maintain inspection reports, NCRs, and supporting documentation.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and management teams to resolve quality issues.
• Support continuous improvement within the quality function.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quality Inspector within an aerospace / precision engineering environment.
• Strong background in CNC machining and engineering principles.
• Experience with CMM (ideally PC-DMIS or similar).
• In-depth knowledge of AS9100 standards.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work with a market-leading aerospace manufacturer.
• Long-term career progression and professional development.
• Supportive and forward-thinking engineering environment.

If you're an experienced Quality Inspector with aerospace and CNC background, looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.