Quality Inspector

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in engineering is seeking a Quality Inspector to join an international defence systems company. This permanent full-time position involves conducting inspections, supporting continuous improvements, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The successful candidate will engage in product and process audits, requiring knowledge of metrology and ISO standards. The role offers a competitive hourly rate along with a shift allowance and the opportunity to contribute to a high-demand environment.

Benefits

Attractive hourly rate

50% shift allowance

Qualifications

• Experience with ISO9001:2008 standards, AS9100 experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of metrology and CMM systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and strong GD&T understanding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of First-off items and supplied goods.
• Perform audits and provide feedback to the machine shop.
• Ensure compliance with AS:9100, ISO 9001.
• Support engineering with new product introductions.

Skills

Knowledge of ISO9001:2008

Knowledge and experience of metrology processes

Knowledge and experience of CMM systems

Ability to read and understand Engineering drawings

Some knowledge and experience of GD&T

Good communication skills

Team player

Ability to work at pace

Job description

Quality Inspector – Defence and Military Systems – Permanent – Attractive – South-West

A Quality Inspector is required to join an International Defence Systems company that designs, manufactures, and supports world‑leading Military Systems. The successful Quality Inspector will be part of a team and will carry out Central & Goods Inwards Inspection activities.

This Quality Inspector opportunity is a full‑time permanent position with a good hourly rate plus a 50% shift allowance. The shift pattern will be a 3‑shift rotating pattern of nights, lates and earlies.

This Quality Inspector role will include, but is not limited to, product and process audits, supporting ongoing continuous improvement activities throughout the business, and developing a team culture within the quality inspection functions.

The Quality Inspector position requires a working knowledge of best practice metrology processes and will report to the Manufacturing Engineer – Quality Inspection.

Quality Inspector will be responsible for the following:

• Carry out inspection of First‑off items and supplied goods.
• Use a combination of manual gauging, CMM and surface testing equipment.
• Carry out in‑process inspection audits & provide feedback to machine shop & assembly staff.
• Monitor the use and condition of in‑process and central inspection gauging.
• Ensure that gauging is returned for calibration in line with the calibration schedule.
• Liaise with the Manufacturing Engineering team during process development.
• Ensure that inspection requirements/methods are captured at the earliest possible stage.
• Utilise MSA and SPC as the basis for driving ongoing process improvements.
• Undertake training on inspection processes and equipment where necessary.
• Support Engineering with new product and tsakanin process introductions.
• Support the implementation and subsequent maintenance of systems and procedures.
• Ensure continuing compliance with the AS:9100, ISO 9001 and the Quality Management system.
• Deliver annual objectives set by the functional manager.
• Undertake additional duties that may be required from time to time by the company.
• Support the review of final and stage drawings prior to release into production.
• Review areas of concern for continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure all documentation is accurately maintained and archived to aid product traceability.

The Quality Inspector should have the following Qualifications, Skills or Experience:

• Knowledge of ISO9001:2008 (AS9100:2009 experience preferred).
• Knowledge and experience of met″rology processes.
• Knowledge and experience of CMM systems.
• Knowledge and experience and ability to read and understand Engineering drawings.
• Some knowledge and experience of GD&T.
• A team player with the ability to work on own initiative.
• Able to influence others by demonstrating a positive can do attitude.
• Ability to work at pace in a multi‑project environment.
• Good communicator at all levels and able to obtain a UK SC clearance.

Security Clearance (SC) may be required due to the nature of the Defence products involved.

Demand for this role will undoubtedly be high, and interviews will be arranged very soon. If you have the right experience and you want to be considered, please apply today. If you have any questions about the Quality Inspector role, please contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384 446127 or send suitable CVs to [e-mail].

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