Job Title: Quality Inspector - Manufacturing Process
Location: Wimborne
Employment Type: Full-time / Permanent
We are looking for a highly skilled Quality Inspector to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring assemblies and components meet engineering and industry standards, supporting both in-house and supplier quality processes. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and experienced in inspection within the aerospace or advanced manufacturing sectors, we'd like to hear from you.
Inspect partially and fully completed assemblies against engineering requirements.
Conduct patrol inspections at random stages to ensure compliance with drawings and processes.
Raise and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) at goods-in and production stages.
Provide ad-hoc inspection and measurement support as required.
Liaise with manufacturing staff to resolve quality queries.
Review supplier-generated FAIs (First Article Inspections) and Grade 1 part control plans, updating MRP and Visual FAIR systems as needed.
Compile FAIs for internal assembly work to demonstrate process and product conformity.
Support Supplier Quality Engineers and Quality Engineering functions.
Perform sample audits of ship-to-stock parts.
Assist in the internal calibration program for measurement equipment.
Comply with all health and safety responsibilities and cooperate with management to maintain a safe working environment.
Experience in an inspection environment.
Strong knowledge of quality standards (AS9100, AS9110, AS9102).
Experience in inspecting aircraft assemblies (preferred).
Proven use of proactive and preventive quality techniques.
Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.
As a condition of employment, you may be required to undergo additional screening to comply with ITAR regulations.