At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect aerospace components to ensure they meet quality and safety standards.
- Company: Beagle Aircraft, a leading aerospace manufacturer with a focus on quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days leave, healthcare, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive work environment with excellent growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and contribute to high-quality aerospace manufacturing.
- Qualifications: 3 years' experience in aerospace inspection and proficiency with precision measuring tools.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Join Our Quality Team
Beagle Aircraft is a leading aerospace manufacturer, producing precision-engineered components for some of the world's leading aerospace programmes. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Quality Inspector to help ensure our products consistently meet the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.
The Role
Working as part of our Quality team, you'll carry out inspection activities throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring components meet engineering drawings, customer specifications and regulatory requirements. You'll play a key role in supporting Right First Time manufacturing, maintaining product traceability and driving quality improvements across the business.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Healthcare benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Birthday leave
- Long service awards
- Free onsite parking
- Career development opportunities
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out in-process and final inspections using a range of precision measuring equipment.
- Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to verify product conformity.
- Support First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in line with AS9102 and customer requirements.
- Record inspection results accurately, ensuring full traceability and compliance with APQP control plans.
- Support NCR investigations, RCCA activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work closely with Engineering, Production and Quality teams to resolve quality issues and improve Right First Time performance.
- Participate in internal, customer and third-party audits.
- Maintain a safe, clean and organised inspection area in line with company procedures.
About You
We're looking for someone who has:
- At least 3 years' experience in an aerospace or precision engineering inspection role.
- Experience using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, height gauges and torque tools.
- A good understanding of AS9102, APQP, MSA, SPC and quality inspection processes.
- The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Experience supporting NCR and RCCA activities.
- Strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach to quality.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
- HNC/HND in Engineering or Manufacturing, or equivalent industry experience.
If you're looking to join a growing aerospace manufacturer where quality is at the heart of everything we do, we'd love to hear from you.
Quality Inspector in Christchurch employer: Beagle Aircraft
Beagle Aircraft is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Christchurch where innovation meets quality in aerospace manufacturing. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide opportunities for growth and advancement, alongside a collaborative culture that values technical excellence and continuous improvement. Join us to be part of a team that not only prioritises quality but also fosters a supportive atmosphere for all employees.
