Quality Inspector

Hymec Aerospace Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to ensure compliance with engineering standards and regulations. This role involves inspecting components, maintaining quality documentation, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have aerospace inspection experience and proficiency with various inspection tools, emphasizing attention to detail and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace quality inspection and compliance with AS9100.
• Proficiency with inspection tools and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD models.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed dimensional and visual inspection of aerospace components.
• Verify conformance of parts and assemblies against engineering drawings.
• Inspect incoming materials and production in accordance with quality plans.
• Record inspection results accurately.
• Support first-article inspections in accordance with AS9102 standards.

Skills

Aerospace quality inspection

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Height gauges

CMMs

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Inspector to join our Inspection team. The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting precision-machined and assembled components to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, customer specifications, and regulatory standards such as AS9100. This role is critical to maintaining our commitment to delivering components that meet the rigorous demands of the aerospace industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed dimensional and visual inspection of aerospace components using manual and digital inspection tools (micrometers, verniers, height gauges, CMMs, etc.).
• Verify conformance of parts and assemblies against engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical documentation.
• Inspect incoming materials, in-process production, and final assemblies in accordance with quality plans.
• Record inspection results accurately using company quality systems and documentation protocols.
• Support first-article inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 standards.
• Identify non-conformances, raise NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports), and liaise with production and engineering teams for resolution.
• Assist in root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to prevent recurrence of defects.
• Calibrate and maintain inspection equipment in line with quality system requirements.
• Ensure all work complies with AS9100 and customer-specific aerospace quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace quality inspection and compliance with AS9100.
• Proficiency with inspection tools and equipment (e.g., micrometers, verniers, height gauges, CMMs).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Attention to detail and strong documentation skills.

For more information, visit our website at Hymec.net/careers