At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure high-quality aerospace components meet strict specifications and standards.
- Company: Established aerospace company with a strong reputation in precision engineering.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, long-term employment, and genuine progression opportunities.
- Other info: Clean, modern workplace with excellent inspection technology.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and work on exciting aerospace projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in precision engineering and strong inspection skills required.
The predicted salary is between 36900 - 45100 £ per year.
An established Aerospace company in Dartford is looking to recruit an experienced Quality Inspector to join its growing team. The company has a long-standing reputation for manufacturing high-precision components for demanding industries including Aerospace and MOD/Defence, working to stringent customer specifications and quality requirements. This would suit an experienced Inspector who is confident working independently within a precision machining environment and is looking for a stable, long-term position with genuine opportunities to progress.
The Role
Working closely with Production and Quality, you'll be responsible for ensuring manufactured components meet the required drawing, customer and quality specifications. Responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out first-off, in-process and final inspection of precision machined components
- Completing and supporting FAIR / First Article Inspection Reports
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and customer specifications
- Performing detailed dimensional inspection against tight tolerances
- Using a variety of manual and digital inspection equipment
- Identifying and reporting non-conforming components
- Maintaining accurate inspection and quality documentation
- Liaising with machinists and production staff regarding quality requirements
Inspection Equipment
The inspection department has access to a comprehensive range of equipment, including:
- Mitutoyo FN905 CMM
- Mitutoyo Roundness Tester
- Talysurf Surface Tester
- Mitutoyo Shadow Graph
- Digital Height Gauges
- Wide range of precision measuring equipment and gauges
CMM programming experience is NOT required.
What We're Looking For
Ideally, you'll have:
- Previous experience as an Inspector within precision engineering/manufacturing
- Strong first-off inspection experience
- Experience completing or contributing to FAIRs
- Ability to confidently read complex engineering drawings
- Ability to inspect components against customer specifications
- Good understanding of tolerances and dimensional inspection
- Confidence using conventional measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, height gauges and gauges
Why Join?
This isn't simply an inspection role with nowhere to go. You'll be joining a well-established precision engineering business producing technically demanding components, with access to a strong range of inspection technology and opportunities to continue developing your quality career. The company offers:
- Genuine progression opportunities
- Long-term, permanent employment
- Interesting Aerospace and Defence/MOD component work
- Well-equipped inspection facilities
- Clean, organised and air-conditioned working environment
- Comfortable modern workplace
- Friendly and supportive team
- Opportunity to further develop your technical inspection and quality knowledge
If you're an experienced Quality Inspector looking for a technically interesting position with a stable precision engineering company, apply today for a confidential conversation.
Quality Inspector in Dartford employer: Ross Frank
Join a reputable Aerospace company in Dartford, where you will be part of a supportive and friendly team dedicated to producing high-precision components for the Aerospace and Defence sectors. With a clean, modern workplace and access to advanced inspection technology, this role offers genuine opportunities for career progression and the chance to enhance your technical skills in a stable, long-term position.
