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Quality Inspector 6804

Quality Inspector

Location: Nailsworth
Hours: 07.30 – 16.30 Monday to Thursday and 07.30 – 12.30 Friday
Salary: £32,500 – £36,500 DOE
Contract: Permanent

We are recruiting for a Quality Inspector to join a well-established manufacturing business. This is a permanent opportunity offering an immediate start, working within a precision engineering environment supporting aerospace components.

Key Responsibilities of a Quality Inspector:

  • Conduct first off, in-process and final inspections
  • Complete inspection record sheets and goods reject notes
  • Inspect aerospace components using micrometres, verniers and height gauges
  • Operate CMM equipment including Aberlink (or similar)
  • Use shadowgraph and other metrology equipment
  • Ensure all inspection activity complies with ISO 9001 standards
  • Maintain full traceability and customer documentation
  • Raise and support completion of 8D reports, NCRs and SCARs
  • Maintain accurate scrap records and support corrective actions
  • Assist production teams with quality-related queries
  • Support calibration control of measuring equipment
  • Liaise professionally with customers and suppliers regarding quality matters
  • Report directly to the QHSE Manager

Key Skills of a Quality Inspector:

  • Strong understanding of ISO standards
  • Experience using CMMs, shadowgraph/projector and Trimos height gauges
  • Ability to accurately record inspection and non-conformance documentation
  • Experience within aerospace or precision engineering environments
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement principles
  • Strong attention to detail and communication skills

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to andrew.penrith@first-base.co.uk or call Andrew Penrith on 01453 755330.

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