Quality Inspector; Aerospace

Quality Inspector

Location: Ferndown
Commutable from: Poole, Christchurch,Wimborne, Ringwood,Bournmouth,Christchurch,Verwood
Salary: Up to £21.00 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday - Days
Job Type: Permanent
Sector: Precision Engineering / Manufacturing

A well-established precision engineering business is looking for an experienced Quality Inspector to join its quality team.

The business operates within a highly controlled manufacturing environment where quality, precision and attention to detail are critical
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This is a hands-on inspection role suited to someone who understands the importance of getting things right at every stage of the manufacturing process - from first article and start-up inspections through to final inspection before despatch.

As a Quality Inspector
, you will be responsible for conducting and documenting inspections of in-process and finished components, ensuring products conform to specified customer and quality requirements.

You will use a range of precision inspection and test equipment, including micrometres, callipers, comparators, indicators, pin gauges, thread gauges and scanning arms
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The role will involve working closely with production and supporting the Quality Engineer to ensure quality procedures and controls are being correctly followed throughout the manufacturing process.

• Conduct and document first article, start-up, in-process and final inspections
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• Carry out final inspection using micrometres, callipers, comparators, indicators and scanning arms.
• Perform visual and mechanical inspection of manufactured components.
• Use precision inspection equipment including:
  • Micrometres
  • Vernier callipers
  • Pin gauges
  • Thread gauges
  • Comparators
  • Indicators
  • Scanning arms
• Ensure inspection results conform to specified customer and quality requirements.
• Review and interpret customer requirements, drawings and specifications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, Bills of Materials and quality documents/plans.
• Inspect all parts manufactured on site prior to external processes such as plating, cleaning or bending.
• Complete inspection documentation accurately and maintain quality records.
• Identify and report unusual conditions, unexpected results or quality issues to the Supervisor.
• Report unsafe conditions, damaged or out-of-calibration equipment and procedures that are not being followed.
• Support the Quality Engineer by monitoring the execution of quality procedures on the production line.
• Identify the need for special controls, processes, test equipment, tooling or skills required to achieve the specified level of quality.
• Follow the Company's Quality Management System and health and safety procedures.
• Work closely with production to resolve quality issues and prevent non-conformances.

We're looking for an experienced Quality Inspector with a strong understanding of precision engineering and inspection processes.

You should have:

• Previous experience within a quality inspection role in a manufacturing or precision engineering environment.
• Experience conducting first article, in-process and final inspections
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• Strong knowledge of precision inspection equipment.
• Experience using micrometres and callipers
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• Experience with pin gauges and thread gauges.
• Experience using comparators, indicators or scanning arms would be advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to understand product specifications and visual work instructions.
• Experience working to quality procedures and inspection plans.
• Good understanding of customer quality requirements.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.

• Highly accurate and detail-focused.
• Quality driven.
• Methodical and organised.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Confident interpreting technical information.
• Excellent written communication skills.
  
  Able to identify and report quality issues effectively.
• Comfortable working closely with both production and engineering teams.
• Reliable and conscientious.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

• Permanent position.
• Monday to Friday - days.
• Opportunity to work within a precision engineering environment.
• Varied inspection responsibilities across first article, in-process and final inspection.
• Opportunity to work with a wide range of precision inspection equipment.
• Long-term opportunity within an…