At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect precision-engineered aerospace components and ensure quality standards are met.
- Company: Join a leading aerospace manufacturing business in Bristol.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, healthcare cash plan, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the aerospace industry while working night shifts.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Quality Inspector or CMM Inspector is essential.
Location: Bristol
Salary: £40,000 - £45,500 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 10:00pm - 6:00am
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
We are recruiting an experienced CMM Quality Inspector to join a well-established aerospace manufacturing business in Bristol. Working as part of the Inspection team, you will inspect precision-engineered aerospace components and ensure that all products meet strict drawing, customer and regulatory requirements. You will use both manual inspection equipment and CNC CMM systems, while supporting first-off, in-process and final inspection activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect precision aerospace components to tight tolerances
- Programme and operate CNC CMM equipment
- Use 3D models and 2D engineering drawings to create inspection programmes
- Perform first-off, in-process and final inspections
- Complete pre- and post-subcontract inspection activities
- Select suitable measurement methods and inspection equipment
- Use manual measuring equipment, optical measurement systems and CMMs
- Produce accurate digital inspection reports
- Complete FAIR and PPAP documentation
- Identify and report product non-conformities
- Raise accurate NCR reports
- Support root cause investigations and corrective actions
- Conduct measurements of components, tooling and fixtures
- Support Measurement System Analysis activities
- Assist with the calibration and control of measuring equipment
- Contribute to improvements in inspection processes and efficiency
- Ensure non-conforming products do not reach customers
Skills and Experience Required
- Previous experience in a Quality Inspector or CMM Inspector position
- Strong experience using manual and CNC CMM measurement equipment
- Ability to programme and operate CMM systems
- Experience inspecting precision-engineered components
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Good understanding of geometric tolerances and tight-tolerance inspection
- Confident using conventional measuring equipment
- Experience producing FAIR, PPAP or equivalent inspection documentation
- Knowledge of NCR reporting and non-conformance processes
- Experience working within an AS9100 or similarly regulated quality environment
- Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused approach
- Ability to manage your own workload while supporting manufacturing teams
- Experience with Aberlink CMM programming, including offline programming, would be advantageous.
- Experience using optical measurement equipment such as Keyence systems or shaft scanners would also be beneficial.
Benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension
- Healthcare cash plan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee referral scheme
- Enhanced family-friendly benefits
- Training and development opportunities
If you are an experienced CMM Quality Inspector looking for a permanent night-shift opportunity within a precision aerospace manufacturing environment, please apply with your updated CV.
If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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CMM Quality Inspector (Night Shift) in Bristol employer: THOMAS Professional
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