Quality Inspector | Aerospace Manufacturing

DART Aerospace; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary sacrifice pension scheme

Company sick pay program

Employee Assistance Program

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Every other Friday off through 9-day fortnight

Job summary

DART Aerospace, based in Portsmouth, is seeking a Quality Inspector to join its Quality Assurance team. The role focuses on ensuring products meet aerospace standards and customer requirements through rigorous inspection processes.

This position requires previous experience in aerospace quality inspection, strong attention to detail, and effective communication skills. DART Aerospace offers a supportive work environment while manufacturing mission-critical aerospace equipment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in aerospace manufacturing quality inspection.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience using measuring and inspection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect sub-assemblies and finished products throughout manufacturing.
• Verify conformity against engineering drawings and quality requirements.
• Support production teams to maintain high-quality standards.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing quality inspection

Interpreting engineering drawings

Using measuring and inspection equipment

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Engineering or Quality-related qualifications

Job description

Quality Inspector | Aerospace Manufacturing

Portsmouth, UK

Are you passionate about quality, precision, and aerospace manufacturing?

F.P.T. Industries, part of the DART Aerospace Group, is looking for a Quality Inspector to join our growing Quality Assurance team in Portsmouth.

At DART Aerospace, we design and manufacture mission-critical aerospace equipment used around the world in both commercial and defense applications. Safety, reliability, and quality are at the core of everything we do.

What You'll Do

As a Quality Inspector, you will play a key role in ensuring our products meet aerospace standards and customer requirements by:

• Inspecting sub-assemblies and finished products throughout the manufacturing process
• Verifying conformity against engineering drawings, technical specifications, and quality requirements
• Using precision measuring equipment to perform dimensional and visual inspections
• Supporting production teams to maintain high-quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Identifying and reporting non-conformances while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For

Required

• Previous experience in aerospace manufacturing quality inspection
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Experience using measuring and inspection equipment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments

Preferred

• Knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, and CAA Part 21G standards
• Previous experience within an aerospace quality environment
• Engineering or Quality-related qualifications
• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes

Why Join Us?

At F.P.T. Industries and DART Aerospace, you'll be part of a team manufacturing products that support critical aerospace missions worldwide.

We offer:

• Generous salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Company sick pay program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retail discounts through Perks at Work
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Every other Friday off through our 9-day fortnight schedule

Our Values

Passion | Accountability | Adaptability | Integrity | Teamwork

If you're ready to contribute to a safety-critical aerospace environment and take pride in delivering world-class quality, we'd like to hear from you.