Quality Inspector

Héroux-Devtek; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan with employer contrib.

Life Assurance 4x salary

Medical benefits package

Job summary

Héroux-Devtek in Nottingham is seeking a Quality Inspector to work with manufacturing teams inspecting components in process and at final inspection, ensuring conformance to drawings and AS9102. You will read engineering drawings, operate hand tools and CMMs, and support continuous improvement while maintaining high quality standards across aerospace components.

Responsibilities include creating and reviewing FAIRs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and communicating inspection results.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of AS9102 standards and requirements.
• Proficient in inspection metrology and CMM scanning.
• Experience with hand measuring equipment and gauges.
• Strong attention to detail and quality Conformance.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage and review FAIRs per AS9102.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
• Maintain procedures and operating documentation.
• Verify product conformance through visual and dimensional inspections.
• Interpret CMM reports and measurements.
• Support production with inspection data and priorities.
• Collaborate with other teams to resolve quality issues.
• Participate in root cause investigations and containment actions.

Skills

Read drawings

AS9102 knowledge

CMM/Metrology

Gages/hand tools

Visual inspection

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

CMMs

Faro Arms

Job description

Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America, Europe and United Kingdom. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

Division Info

Nottingham landing gear operations span a 48,000 sq. ft. facility dedicated to the manufacture of small to medium landing gear components.

Recognised as the UK Technical Centre of Excellence, the site specialises in precision machining of aluminium, titanium, and hardened steels. Equipped with advanced technologies, the facility leverages the latest manufacturing innovations and software to drive ongoing business growth and ensure operational excellence.

Job Summary

The Quality Inspector will work closely with the manufacturing teams at Nottingham inspecting of components in process and at final inspection.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, Manage and Review FAIRs in accordance with AS9102.
• Ensuring compliance with standards from regulatory authorities.
• Department procedures including technique sheets and standard operating procedures.
• Ensuring product conformity.
• Visual inspection of customer components to drawings.
• Covering all types of inspection from good in, first offs and final inspection
• Inspection of components using hand measuring equipment to ensure parts are conforming to drawing requirements.
• Inspection of components using CMM’s/Scanning Arms when required.
• Support production requirements as a member of the inspection team.
• Liaise with other shop floor areas on matters relating to product conformance as necessary.
• Strong background in Quality Inspection / Metrology / CMM
• Previously inspected machined components for high profile industries such as Aerospace, Defence, Motorsport, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Petrochemical etc.
• Ability to interpret CMM reports.
• Ability to self-inspect parts using manual measuring equipment - micrometers, verniers, calipers, gauges etc.
• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Working with relevant departments to manage department priorities.
• Support Continuous Improvement activities identifying ways to improve the processes.
• Perform dimensional, visual and documentation inspection on incoming parts and outgoing products.
• Participate in Root Cause Failure Mode investigations.
• Document product quality issues / concerns.
• The ideal candidate will have:

Essential Characteristics

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to operate as an effective team member.
• A self-motivated approach and a proactive attitude.
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills and abilities through on the job training.
• Knowledge of AS9102

Desirable Characteristics

• Experience within an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Experience as a final inspector in a manufacturing organisation.
• Strong background in Quality Inspection / Metrology / CMM
• Ability to operate CMMs and/or Faro Arms - PC-Dimis or similar would be advantageous
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally with exposure to a process environment operating under BSI standards.
• It will be necessary for all applicants for this job to be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK.

What we Offer?

• Competitive salaries tied to performance, reviewed annually.
• Standard 38.5-hour week, Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays.
• Working hours, 2 shift pattern. Early shift: Monday – Thursday 05:55-14:00, Friday – 05:55-13:45. Late shift, Monday – Thursday 13:55-22:00, Friday – 13:40–21:30
• Generous group pension plan with up to 7.5% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4 x salary
• Company funded medical benefits package from day one
• Access to retail and gym discounts
• Loyalty bonuses
• Supportive environment where you can learn and grow
• A culture where diversity is valued, empowering individuals to contribute positively to the organization's success.
• Team building social events

Héroux-Devtek aims to grow as an industry by meeting customer expectations through the dedication and commitment of its people. Heroux-Devtek emphasizes a culture cantered on the "4 Rs": Respect, Responsibility, Recognition, and Resilience. This entails fostering quality relationships with customers, colleagues, and suppliers, ensuring quality delivery and fairness, acknowledging employee achievements, and promoting flexibility, openness, and tenacity among employees. This approach contributes to a stable workforce and reinforces an entrepreneurial spirit, guiding employees towards shared objectives.

Equal Opportunity to Employees: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics.

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