Senior Quality Inspector x 4

Our client, a renowned aerospace manufacturer based in Kidderminster, is expanding its Quality team and is looking to recruit 4 Senior Quality Inspectors. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a cutting-edge organisation working on highly engineered aerospace products where quality, precision, and innovation are at the heart of everything they do.

Senior Quality Inspector Responsibilities

• Senior Quality Inspector will inspect parts and assemblies against engineering drawings, specifications, and process requirements.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections across multiple projects.
• Generate, collate, and maintain First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) using Visual FAIR.
• Raise and support the investigation of non-conformances and quality issues.
• Operate, program, and troubleshoot CMM equipment as required.
• Carry out manual inspections using precision measuring equipment including micrometres, height gauges, and shadowgraphs.
• Approve rework and verify compliance to quality standards.
• Conduct internal, supplier, and process audits.
• Support continuous improvement activities and root cause investigations.
• Provide mentoring and technical support to inspectors and production teams.

Senior Quality Inspector Requirements

• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• Senior Quality Inspector will have experience within aerospace/manufacturing/ engineering environment.
• Experience generating and managing FAIRs.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Desirable

• CMM operation and programming experience.
• Experience using Visual FAIR software.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis tools such as 8D and 5 Whys.
• Internal Auditor AS9100/EN9100 training.
• Aerospace, defence, or highly regulated manufacturing experience

Duration: 6 Months +

Rate: -35 an hour (Inside IR35)