Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector
Location: Bitton, Bristol
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours:
Night Shift – 40% Shift Premium Sunday to Thursday: 10:00pm – 6:00am
or
Double Day Shift – 25% Shift Premium
Morning Shift
* Monday to Thursday: 6:00am – 2:00pm
* Friday: 6:00am – 11:00am
Afternoon Shift
* Monday to Thursday: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
* Friday: 11:00am – 4:00pm
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Inspector to join a well-established precision engineering manufacturer supplying high-quality aerospace components.
Working within the Production team, you will be responsible for ensuring components meet customer, regulatory and internal quality requirements. The role would suit a self-motivated individual who can manage their own workload while supporting the machining team.
Key Responsibilities
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Inspect aerospace components to tight tolerances using appropriate measurement equipment
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Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and 3D models
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Programme and operate Aberlink CNC CMMs
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Use optical measurement equipment including Keyence and shaft scanning systems
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Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspection
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Complete inspection documentation, Process Control Plans, PPAP and FAIR reports
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Raise NCRs and support root cause, corrective and preventative actions
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Conduct MSA studies and contribute to inspection process improvements
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Manage calibration of measurement equipment
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Ensure non-conforming product does not reach the customer
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Maintain high standards of housekeeping, quality and health and safety
About You
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Previous experience as a Quality Inspector within precision engineering or aerospace
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Strong experience with manual and CNC CMM inspection
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Experience inspecting components to tight tolerances
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Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
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Experience using conventional measurement equipment
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Aberlink CMM and offline programming experience is desirable
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Experience working within an AS/EN/JISQ 9100 compliant environment
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Knowledge of NCRs, root cause analysis and corrective actions
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Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
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Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently
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Flexible, proactive and willing to learn and develop
The Role Offers
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Permanent position within an established aerospace engineering environment
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Opportunity to work with advanced inspection and measurement equipment
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Varied role covering CMM, optical and conventional inspection
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Opportunity to contribute to quality and process improvement
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed