Quality Inspector

Apply for the Quality Inspector role at Britten-Norman in Bembridge
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Standard hours:
Flexible Working / 40 hours per week.

Location:

Bembridge IOW.

Department: Production

Compensation: £35,500 - £43,500 per year

Employment type:

Permanent. Employment basis:
Full Time.

We are seeking a quality inspector to join an experienced manufacturing team that provides parts and components with high accuracy to external customers and our busy production, maintenance, repair, and overhaul teams internally.

• Ensure all stage inspections are completed in a timely manner, in line with schedule and that the quality of the work is in accordance with the relevant approved data and company procedures.
• Complete final inspection of finished parts ensuring they are compliant with the approved data and any production permits or concessions are correctly referenced.
• Release parts with a CAA Form 1.
• Liaise with Production Supervisors to ensure tasks are prioritised and completed in accordance with the agreed production programme plan.
• Monitor Chemical and Heat treatment processes to ensure they are being maintained and are compliant with prescribed limits.
• Complete and document dimensional inspection reports for First Article Inspection Reports, using the CMM to inspect and generate the reports where appropriate.
• Report and quarantine non‑compliant parts in accordance with company procedures.
• Report safety and airworthiness matters promptly in accordance with company procedures.
• Calibrate and maintain tools, jigs, fixtures, and measurement devices used in the production and inspection process, maintaining the register of calibrated tools.
• Ensure work carried out is within the scope of approvals granted by the Quality department.
• Provide training and mentoring to apprentices and other team members, offering high standards and guidance.
• Perform tensile testing and test piece testing as required.
• Inspect received goods and liaise with suppliers regarding incomplete or incorrect paperwork or parts.
• Obtain quotes for calibration of existing tools and purchase new tools; raise purchase requests.
• Report concession or deviation requests to design using the Design Query form.
• Maintain internal approvals for processes within your remit.
• Carry out regular internal audits to ensure production processes and procedures are followed.
• Report safety or airworthiness concerns via the company procedure.

• Minimum of 5 years of similar experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of ISO 9000 regulations.
• Experience in aircraft component manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Detailed knowledge of all aspects of quality inspection.
• Good understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
• Proactive with a strong attention to detail.

• 36 annual leave days (inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays).
• Contributory pension scheme with salary sacrifice option.
• Private healthcare scheme.
• Flu vaccination.
• Dental and optical cover.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Support with learning and professional development (courses and licenses).
• Health screening and therapies.
• Digital GP.
• Referral bonus.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Quality Assurance

Aviation & Aerospace