Machine Shop Inspector

Position: Machine Shop Inspector

Employment type: Permanent

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000

Working hours: Monday to Thursday: 7:30–8:00 AM – 4:15–5:00 PM. Friday: 7:30/8:00 AM – 11:30 AM/noon.

• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
• Employee Share Option
• Flexible start and finish times

We are seeking a skilled Quality Inspector to join a busy manufacturing aerospace client based in Wolverhampton. The appropriate Quality Inspector will be responsible for conducting manual inspections, supporting the machinist inspectors and quality team in maintaining our manufacturing standards.

• Use hand tools such as micrometers, height gauges, shadow graph, and vision systems.
• Provide technical support for new product introductions (NPI).
• Perform manual inspections using hand tools, vision systems and assembly final inspections.
• Provide technical support and training for operator inspectors.
• Write non‑conformance reports and perform inspections using Zeiss Calypso and PC‑DMIS systems.
• Conduct AS9102 First Article Inspections on piece parts, LRU level assemblies and CMM programme prove‑outs.

• HNC/HND in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• First Article measurements for complex parts and assemblies.
• First Article report generation (Q‑Pulse).
• Strong ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and lead daily activities.
• Extensive knowledge of manual inspection methods and equipment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively at all levels.
• Aerospace experience is a plus.
• Analytical abilities to drive Root Cause and Corrective Action to tackle difficult technical challenges.

If you think this role might be of interest, please contact Marta Kosno and forward your CV to the provided URL.

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