Quality Inspector

Kristek Precision; Melksham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto-enrolment pension

Sick Pay after 1 year of service

Job summary

Kristek Precision, based in Melksham, is seeking a Quality Inspector to join a growing AS9100-certified CNC machining business supplying Aerospace and Defence customers. The role offers a clear career progression path toward Quality Manager, with involvement in quality systems, audits, supplier quality, and NPI support.

You will perform inspection and CMM programming duties, engage in FAIR reporting, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within a 39-hour week.

Qualifications

• Experience with inspection equipment and measurement tools.
• Understanding GD&T and drawing specifications.
• Machining experience is desirable, especially within aerospace contexts.
• Experience in an aerospace environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all inspection activities (FAI, First Off, Final Inspection).
• Create and manage CMM programs.
• Support NPI activities and complete FAI documentation.
• Perform goods receipt inspection activities.
• Verify supplier documentation and traceability.
• Support quality release of finished goods.
• Maintain part traceability and ownership of finished goods stock.
• Create and maintain quality and inspection documentation.
• Manage supplier quality, including performance, feedback, and delivery updates.
• Maintain and calibrate inspection equipment.

Skills

Inspection equipment

GD&T / Drawing understanding

Machining experience

Aerospace environment

Job description

Who We Are

Kristek Precision, established in 1987, are a AS9100 accredited sub-contract CNC Machine shop based in Melksham. We provide production and batch work components to OEMs. We are Quality and People focused, and care about our employees and our customers.

You can see more on our website

Role Details + Duties

Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 depending on experience

Hours: 39 hours, Days, Early finish on a Friday (12pm)

• Pension: Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Sick Pay: After 1 year of service

Are you an experienced Quality Inspector looking for more than just an inspection role?

Kristek Precision is a growing AS9100-certified CNC machining business supplying Aerospace and Defence customers. As we continue to grow, we are looking for someone who wants to develop into a key member of our team and ultimately progress towards a Quality Manager position.

Alongside inspection and CMM programming responsibilities, you will gain exposure to customer onboarding, quality systems, audits, supplier quality, continuous improvement, and AS9100 management.

This role would suit an ambitious Quality Inspector, Senior Inspector, or Quality Engineer who is looking for genuine career progression and the opportunity to help shape the future of a growing business.

Role Details + Duties

Title: Quality Inspector

Reporting to: Managing Director

Department: Quality + Inspection department

Role Purpose

• Inspection and final inspection of machined components
• CMM Programming to verify parts, as well as using other inspection equipment
• FAIR reporting and dimension capturing

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee all inspection activities (FAI, First Off, Final Inspection)
• Create and manage CMM programs
• Support NPI activities and complete FAI documentation
• Perform goods receipt inspection activities
• Verify supplier documentation and traceability
• Support quality release of finished goods
• Maintain part traceability and ownership of finished goods stock
• Create and maintain quality and inspection documentation
• Manage supplier quality, including performance, feedback, and delivery updates
• Maintain and calibrate inspection equipment

Experience Required

• Inspection equipment
• GD&T / Drawing understanding
• Machining experience (desirable)
• Aerospace environment (desirable)

If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, we look forward to hearing from you.