Senior Quality Inspector

Héroux-Devtek; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays

Pension plan with employer contrib.

Life assurance 4x salary

Company medical benefits from day one

Retail and gym discounts

Loyalty bonuses

Team building events

Job summary

Héroux-Devtek in Nottingham seeks an experienced Senior Inspector to lead the inspection team, ensure AS9100 compliance, and drive quality improvements. You will operate CMMs using PC-DMIS, interpret results, and mentor inspectors to maintain rigorous standards.

The role focuses on quality control, calibration, timely documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and deliverables. Aerospace experience and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years aerospace inspection experience.
• Strong GD&T and technical drawing knowledge.
• PC-DMIS (Level 1 minimum).
• Experience with FAIR software and AS9100.
• Good communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate CMM machines using PC-DMIS and interpret measurement results.
• Supervise inspection activities and ensure adherence to AS9100 standards.
• Ensure inspectors are trained and competent in inspection methods and equipment.
• Maintain tools and test equipment in calibrated condition with documentation.
• Oversee accurate completion of inspection records and reports.
• Drive continuous improvement of CMM programs, SOPs, and inspection processes.
• Lead RCA/CAPA and report findings effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain workflow and on-time delivery while ensuring safety and compliance.

Skills

GD&T

Technical drawing

PC-DMIS

AS9100

Leadership & communication

Tools

FAIR software

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

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Senior Inspector leads the inspection team, ensuring all activities comply with AS9100, company procedures, and customer requirements. The role focuses on quality, team supervision, CMM operation, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate CMM machines using PC-DMIS and accurately interpret measurement results
• Supervise and lead inspection activities, ensuring adherence to procedures and AS9100 standards
• Ensure inspectors are fully trained and competent in inspection methods, tools, and equipment
• Maintain all tools and test equipment in calibrated and serviceable condition with proper documentation
• Oversee accurate and timely completion of inspection records, reports, and documentation
• Drive continuous improvement of CMM programs, SOPs, and inspection processes
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (RCA/CAPA), reporting findings effectively
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain workflow, support self-inspection initiatives, and ensure on-time delivery while adhering to safety and compliance standards

Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years’ aerospace inspection experience
• Strong GD&T and technical drawing knowledge
• PC-DMIS (Level 1 minimum)
• Experience with FAIR software and AS9100
• Good communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

What we Offer?

• Competitive salaries tied to performance, reviewed annually.
• Standard 38.5-hour week, Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays
• 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

Join our Team today! 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.

User privacy is paramount, we are committed to safeguarding your personal data in compliance with GDPR regulations.