Quality Inspector

Owen Daniels; South Molton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels in South Molton is seeking a Quality Inspector to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring aerospace components meet stringent specifications.

Working full-time, you will perform mechanical and electrical inspections, support production with technical queries, and maintain quality documentation. Experience with reading drawings and using inspection equipment is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience using a range of measuring and inspection equipment.
• Understanding of quality processes within a manufacturing environment (aerospace experience desirable).
• Familiarity with root cause analysis methods such as 5 Whys or 8D.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. City & Guilds, GCSEs in Maths and Science); apprenticeship or similar training advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical and electrical inspection of aerospace components to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Perform in-process and first article inspections to maintain quality standards throughout production.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues, working with internal teams and external stakeholders where required.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation, records, and performance metrics.
• Support production teams with technical queries, audits, and training activities.

Skills

Reading drawings & specs

Inspection equipment usage

Root cause analysis

Education

City & Guilds / GCSE Maths & Science

Tools

Inspection equipment

Job description

Are you looking to develop your career in quality within a global manufacturing environment? We are working with a well-established and forward-thinking organisation seeking a Quality Inspector to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail who enjoys working in a fast-paced setting and playing a key role in maintaining high product standards.

Quality Inspector

Salary dependent on experience

Working hours - Full-time - Mon-Fri

South Molton - site-based

Job Description

• Carry out mechanical and electrical inspection of aerospace components to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Perform in-process and first article inspections to maintain quality standards throughout production.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues, working with internal teams and external stakeholders where required.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation, records, and performance metrics.
• Support production teams with technical queries, audits, and training activities.

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience using a range of measuring and inspection equipment.
• Understanding of quality processes within a manufacturing environment (aerospace experience desirable).
• Familiarity with root cause analysis methods such as 5 Whys or 8D.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. City & Guilds, GCSEs in Maths and Science); apprenticeship or similar training advantageous.