Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector – Aerospace

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£30,000 – £35,000 | Southend-on-Sea | Monday to Thursday

An established aerospace manufacturing business based in Southend-on-Sea is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to join its quality team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a strong background in aerospace inspection, testing, and product release, working to high industry and customer standards.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring components are inspected, tested, and released in line with the Quality Management System and aerospace regulatory requirements, while supporting manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Role

Inspection of manufactured aerospace components in line with drawings, routings, and quality plans
Carrying out and supporting FAIR / First Article Inspection activities
Use of a wide range of inspection and measurement equipment, including CMM
Managing non-conformances and supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions
Supporting calibration, testing, and approval of inspection equipment
Working closely with manufacturing to maintain quality standards
Supporting audits and compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001About You

Previous experience as a Quality Inspector within the aerospace sector or a similarly regulated engineering environment
Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
Experience with inspection, testing, FAIR, and quality documentation
Strong working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and aerospace quality standards
Hands-on experience using precision measurement equipment, including CMM
Proactive, detail-focused, and confident working independentlyWhat\’s on Offer

Salary £30,000 – £35,000, depending on experience
Monday to Thursday working pattern (37 hours per week), supporting a strong work-life balance
Benefits package including pension, health cash plan, life assurance, employee assistance programme and staff discounts
A stable, long-term opportunity within a quality-focused aerospace manufacturing environmentThis is an excellent opportunity for an aerospace Quality Inspector looking to join a well-established business that values quality, precision, and continuous improvement, while offering a supportive working environment and an attractive weekday working pattern. xiskglj

Apply today or speak with Lauren at Prime Appointments for a confidential discussion about this opportunity and how it could fit with your career plans.

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