Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector (Night Shift)

Location: Byfleet, Surrey (On-site)

About the Role

Our client is a highly respected precision aerospace engineering organisation in the UK, manufacturing complex components and assemblies for the global aircraft industry. Working with major aerospace customers, they are seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to support production quality, customer returns management, and reporting activities.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring that in-process and finished products meet drawing specifications, customer requirements, and internal standards. Depending on experience, inspection activities may include mechanical inspection, CMM operation, and First Article Inspection reporting using Visual FAIR software.

Key Responsibilities - Quality Inspector

• Deliver inspection output targets in line with work-to lists
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Verify that equipment used is suitable to achieve customer specifications and report any deficiencies
• Confirm job cards are correctly signed and stamped before commencing work
• Perform in-process and final inspection of high-tolerance components using GD&T methods and standard metrology techniques (including hand gauges)
• Compile First Article Inspection Reports using Visual FAIR
• Conduct CMM inspections using DEA Global CMM equipment with PCDMIS software (including running and programming)
• Ensure parts are clean and meet quality standards before progressing to the next stage

Customer Service

• Manage customer returns and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to maintain strong working relationships

Administration

• Accurately document inspection findings and complete operational records
• Raise and process NCRs and MRBs as required
• Assist with the compilation of monthly quality statistics

Quality

• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe inspection area
• Ensure correct storage and protection of parts
• Verify all components meet drawing and specification requirements and report non-conformances

Health & Safety

• Work safely at all times in compliance with company safety policies
• Adhere to PPE requirements

Team & Collaboration

• Liaise across departments to support production schedules
• Provide training or coaching to colleagues where required
• Follow company policies and procedures
• Escalate issues appropriately to management
• Participate in team meetings, one-to-ones, and continuous improvement initiatives

Additional Duties

• Act as a first aider or fire warden on a rotational basis (if trained)
• Undertake any other reasonable duties required by the business

Person Specification - Essential

• Valid right to live and work in the UK
• Minimum 3 years' inspection experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Proven experience using GD&T methods and shop mathematics (including trigonometry)
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work instructions
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive working relationships
• Professional, proactive, and accountable approach to work
• Flexible to meet business needs, including occasional overtime or travel
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset

Desirable

• Aerospace industry experience
• Experience with Visual FAIR software
• CMM inspection experience using PCDMIS

What Our Client Offers

• Opportunity to work within a high-precision aerospace environment
• Stable, long-term career prospects
• Collaborative team culture
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

Quality Inspector / Aerospace / Quality Inspection / Aviation

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent