Senior Quality Inspector - Aerospace/Precision Manufacturing

Holt Engineering; Downton; On-site; GBP 54,443,000 - 60,174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Company pension

Life assurance

Company-funded health cover scheme

Job summary

Holt Engineering in Downton (Wiltshire) is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to join our established engineering and manufacturing team. The role focuses on inspection of finished products, components, and subcontracted processes to uphold quality standards.

You will generate FAIRs to AS9102, support NCR and root-cause actions, and work with production and quality teams to resolve issues. Strong attention to detail and a background in aerospace or precision manufacturing are desirable.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in engineering/manufacturing quality inspection.
• Experience in aerospace or highly regulated industries preferred.
• Familiar with FAIRs/AS9102 beneficial.
• Attention to detail with analytical problem solving.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word/Excel).
• Knowledge of NDT/FPI desirable.
• Strong communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Inspect finished products, purchased components and sub‑contracted processes to ensure quality standards.
• Perform dimensional and visual inspections of components and assemblies.
• Generate/review First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) to AS9102.
• Support NCR processes and root cause investigations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across the business.
• Assist in approved operator audits and coordinate with production teams.
• Pursue training to become Product Release Delegate (DSQR).

Skills

Quality inspection

Aerospace familiarity

FAIRs knowledge

NDT/FPI awareness

MS Word

MS Excel

Strong communication

Tools

AS9102

Job description

Holt Engineering in Downton (Wiltshire) is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to join our established engineering and manufacturing team. The role focuses on inspection of finished products, components, and subcontracted processes to uphold quality standards.

You will generate FAIRs to AS9102, support NCR and root-cause actions, and work with production and quality teams to resolve issues. Strong attention to detail and a background in aerospace or precision manufacturing are desirable.