Quality Inspector

Overview

Night shift mechanical inspector performing QA inspections on aerospace components.

Key Responsibilities

• root cause
• iso audits
• fai inspection
• quality checks
• lean improvement
• tool calibration

Tasks

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Inspector to join our night shift team within a leading aerospace manufacturing environment. This role is key to maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring components meet exacting specifications throughout the production process. -Assist with root cause analysis, 5Y investigations, and SPC data collection. -Conduct and support internal audits in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 5001 standards. -Work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency. -Complete First Article Inspections (FAI) and produce accurate inspection reports. -Support the Right-First-Time philosophy by identifying, analysing, and resolving quality issues. -Perform quality and inspection checks on components at all manufacturing stages to meet customer and industry standards. -Support continuous improvement projects using lean tools such as 8D and Kaizen. -Manage calibration and maintenance of all inspection tools and measuring instruments.

Requirements

• iso 9001
• cmm
• fmea
• apqp
• ppap
• nadcap

What You Bring

If you’re a skilled inspector with a keen eye for detail and a passion for precision, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join a team committed to engineering excellence and continuous improvement. -Knowledge of chemical and special processes. -Experience working to ISO 9001 / ISO 5001 standards. -CMM experience (training can be provided). -Previous internal auditing experience. -Background in mechanical or aerospace engineering. -Familiarity with machining, fabrications, and surface treatment processes. -Experience with FMEA, APQP, PPAP, and NADCAP processes. -Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications. -Skilled in using precision measuring tools including verniers, micrometers, bore micrometers, height gauges, and DTIs. -Attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision. -Proven experience producing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).

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Benefits

Benefits: Overtime | Free On-Site Parking | Holidays | Pension | Long Service Awards | Employee Referral Scheme | Life Assurance -Competitive pay with overtime opportunities. -Free on-site parking and employee reward schemes. -Long-term career growth in an established aerospace manufacturing environment.

About A1 Personnel

-Over time it carved out a niche in recruiting for specialist sectors like logistics, engineering and construction. -The agency offers flexible staffing—permanent, contract and temporary—to match clients’ varied project needs. -Typical projects range from supplying forklift drivers in warehouses to placing senior managers in commercial firms. -Through strong local roots in Basildon and the South East, it has earned exclusive contracts across onsite and industrial sectors. -While privately owned, A1 has achieved steady growth, operating with a lean team focused on high-quality placements. -The firm maintains a streamlined service model—delivering tailored recruitment efficiently from entry‑level roles to executive search.

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