Quality Inspector

CBSbutler Ltd.; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence manufacturer in Kidderminster is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure the quality and reliability of complex engineered products. Responsibilities include delivering inspection reports, conducting detailed inspections, and improving processes. The ideal candidate will have an engineering apprenticeship and proven quality inspection experience. Join a collaborative team dedicated to advanced defence products offering hands-on technical challenges and skill development.

Benefits

Enhanced overtime

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Quality Inspection within manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and precision measurement equipment.
• Experience generating FAIRs and using root-cause tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Final Assembly Inspection Reports and ensure conformity to quality standards.
• Write NCRs and support root-cause investigations into technical issues.
• Plan and manage inspection workload in partnership with Cell Leaders.

Skills

Quality Inspection

CMM experience

Engineering drawings

Root-cause analysis

Hands-on measurement tools

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship

HNC or equivalent

Tools

CMM programs

Visual FAIR

Job description

Quality Inspector - Aerospace & Defence

Location: Kidderminster (Onsite role)

Salary: £25,584 to £36,244 + enhanced overtime + excellent bens

Company: A world leader in Rocket Propulsion Technology 🚀

Join a world‑class defence manufacturer and play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of complex engineered products. As a Quality Inspector, you'll support the full product lifecycle – from initial build through to final assembly – ensuring that every component meets the highest standards of safety, precision and performance.

What You'll Do

• Deliver Final Assembly Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and ensure full conformity to quality standards.
• Write NCRs and support root‑cause investigations into technical issues.
• Inspect rework and verify corrective actions.
• Work closely with Quality Engineering, Production and Design teams to improve processes and resolve quality risks.
• Plan and manage your own inspection workload in partnership with Cell Leaders.
• Create and maintain FAIRs using Visual FAIR.
• Build, update and manage CMM programs, probes and software, including troubleshooting errors and collisions.
• Carry out manual inspections using micrometers, height gauges, shadowgraph and other precision tools.
• Develop inspection methods for non‑standard or complex components.
• Conduct internal audits in line with the audit schedule.
• Champion safe working practices and escalate concerns via SWIM when required.
• Support wider quality projects and business improvement initiatives.

What You'll Bring

Essential

• Engineering Apprenticeship (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in Quality Inspection within manufacturing or engineering.
• Hands‑on CMM experience, including programming.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and precision measurement equipment.
• Experience generating FAIRs and using root‑cause tools (8D, 5 Whys, etc.).

Desirable

• HNC (or equivalent) or significant aerospace quality experience.
• AS/EN9100 internal auditor qualification.
• Knowledge of PPAP, APQP, Six Sigma or Lean tools.
• Experience working within an AS/EN9100 aerospace quality system.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a highly skilled, collaborative environment supporting some of the most advanced defence products in the world. Expect hands‑on technical challenges, exposure to cutting‑edge manufacturing, and opportunities to develop your inspection and quality engineering skills.