Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Permanent, Full-time

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Are you an experienced Quality Inspector with strong CMM programming experience looking to join an innovative manufacturing businesses in the UK?

Our client is a rapidly growing advanced manufacturing company at the forefront of composite technology, supplying lightweight structural components to the aerospace, defence, automotive and space sectors. Following significant investment and continued growth, they are looking to add a Quality Inspector to their quality team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands‑on inspection role and wants to work with cutting‑edge composite and metallic components within a fast‑paced, highly technical manufacturing environment.

The Role As a Quality Control Inspector, you will be responsible for ensuring products meet customer, regulatory and internal quality requirements. The position will predominantly focus on CMM programming and inspection activities whilst supporting wider quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

• Program and operate CMM equipment to inspect composite and metallic components
• Carry out visual and dimensional inspections on incoming materials, in-process parts and finished products
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models and specifications
• Produce inspection reports and maintain accurate quality records
• Support Gauge R&R studies and capability assessments
• Create FAIR documentation and supporting quality packs
• Generate documentation required for Certificates of Conformity (CoC)
• Support MRB activities and non-conformance investigations
• Work closely with Production and Engineering teams to resolve quality issues
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within quality processes
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO
  9001 and customer quality requirements

• Experience working within a manufacturing quality environment
• Hands‑on CMM programming and operation experience
• Knowledge of PCDMIS or similar CMM software
• Strong dimensional inspection skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Experience using inspection equipment such as callipers, micrometres and gauges
• Understanding of non-conformance processes and MRB activities
• Excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities

• Composite manufacturing experience
• Aerospace or defence industry experience
• Familiarity with CAD models and inspection planning

Please Note:
All candidates must have full Right to WOrk (RTW) in the United Kingdom, sponsorship is not provided