Quality Inspector

QUALITY INSPECTOR –  AEROSPACE 

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Our client, a leader in innovative engineering solutions, is committed to excellence and delivering high-quality, cost-effective products that meet stringent standards. The Engineering department is at the forefront of this mission, and they are seeking an experienced and passionate Quality Inspector lead this team to new heights.

COMPANY USP

• Ultra-tight tolerance and complexity
  They manufacture very high-complexity components for aero-engine, power generation, and airframe applications, often on legacy programmes. 
• Long heritage + experience
  Founded in 1938; decades of working with challenging engineering tasks and legacy systems. 
• Comprehensive capability & special processes in-house
  Their capabilities include machining (turning, milling, grinding), non-destructive testing (NDT), heat treatment, pressure testing, special cleaning, etc. Having these special processes in house gives more control, shorter lead times, and quality consistency. 
• Legacy spares / reverse engineering
  They support legacy engine programmes — meaning when parts are no longer in production, Broadway works to reverse engineer or replicate them using modern techniques.

JOB PURPOSE

Working within a small team of Quality inspectors in a busy inspection environment. The primary focus of this role will be the inspection of small/medium sized aerospace components for our aerospace customers, ensuring full compliance to drawing specifications.

General Duties:

• The measuring/inspection of precision parts using a wide range of measurement equipment
• Develop and maintain Quality inspection plans
• Ensure the control of non-conforming products.
• Conduct Internal non-conformance investigations using 8D/5why etc when required.
• Develop the use of new measuring equipment
• Support internal and external audits, including customer and regulatory audit
• Interface with all internal departments on quality concerns
• Undertake the daily inspection of a wide range of aerospace components to a high level of accuracy
• Lead by example by living the company mission and values, demonstrating a proactive, ethical and can-do approach. You may be required to work alternative shifts / hours

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Practical knowledge of the inspection of precision components within an Aerospace environment
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings, technical data and customer specific requirements including geometric tolerancing (GD & T)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem solving skills, and some understanding of Aerospace requirements
• Proven knowledge of SPC and the deployment of appropriate process quality tools and techniques
• Knowledge of quality tools and techniques such as 8d, 5 why
• Effectively prioritize daily inspection duties/ activities to meet goals and objectives
• Be able to effectively communicate with production.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• £35-£38K (DOE)
• 37 hours per week
• Monday – Thursday: 07:30 am – 16:00 pm
• Friday: 07:30 am – 12:30 pm
• High Profile Aerospace projects
• Overtime on Fridays from 12:30 pm to 16:00 pm paid at 1.5x
• Overtime readily available 
• Need to hold a British passport to get clearance on classified projects
• Career progression, training & development

Please call Jo on 07931 361971 for more details and please apply to this advert to prompt a call back.

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