Senior Quality Inspector — CMM & AS9100 Expert

ICOMAT; Swindon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Stock options

Career growth opportunities

Innovation-focused culture

Job summary

iCOMAT is seeking a Chief Inspector to drive final product acceptance at our Gloucester or Swindon factories. This hands-on, IC role involves programming CMMs, performing visual and dimensional inspections, and signing off on parts that leave the building.

You'll lead the on-site inspection function, ensure AS9100 and ISO9001 compliance, and collaborate with production to improve first-time pass rates while supporting continuous improvement in a fast-growing aerospace and composites environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 NVQ in Engineering or related field.
• Solid quality control or inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• CMM programming and PC-DMIS software experience.
• Able to read technical drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with CAD models to extract inspection data.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and ISO 9001 QM systems.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Clear communication under production pressure.
• Proactive, problem-solving attitude.
• Willingness to work shifts and overtime.
• Fully on-site role at Gloucester or Swindon; travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Own inspection standards, methods and plans on site; ensure capacity keeps pace with production.
• Lead the inspection team across two sites.
• Program and operate CMMs; perform visual and dimensional inspections.
• Approve FAIR packs to AS9102 and Certificates of Conformity.
• Handle non-conformance, NCRs and root-cause actions.
• Run calibration programs for measurement tools across the site.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and ISO9001 and audits.
• Drive continuous improvement in inspection methods and first-pass rates.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T

CAD data extraction

AS9100/ISO9001

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Shift flexibility

Travel to sites

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Engineering

Equivalent industrial experience

Job description

iCOMAT is seeking a Chief Inspector to drive final product acceptance at our Gloucester or Swindon factories. This hands-on, IC role involves programming CMMs, performing visual and dimensional inspections, and signing off on parts that leave the building.

You'll lead the on-site inspection function, ensure AS9100 and ISO9001 compliance, and collaborate with production to improve first-time pass rates while supporting continuous improvement in a fast-growing aerospace and composites environment.