Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector
Location: Downton, Wiltshire
Salary: £19ph – £21ph
Hours: Monday–Friday
Job Type: Full-time
 
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Inspector to join an established engineering and manufacturing business in Downton.
 
The role would suit someone with a strong background in quality inspection, ideally within aerospace or precision engineering, who is confident working to detailed drawings and quality standards.
 
The Role
Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will be responsible for inspecting finished products, purchased components and subcontracted processes, ensuring everything meets the required quality standards.
 
Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out dimensional and visual inspection of fabricated components and assemblies.
• Generating and reviewing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) to AS9102.
• Supporting NCR, root cause and corrective action activities.
• Contributing to continuous improvement across the business.
• Supporting and participating in approved operator audits.
• Working closely with production and quality teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Undertaking training to become proficient as a Product Release Delegate (DSQR).

About You
The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 5 years’ experience within an engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in inspection or quality, ideally within aerospace or another highly regulated industry.
• Experience with FAIRs / AS9102 would be highly beneficial.
• Good attention to detail and an analytical approach to problem solving.
• Competence using Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Knowledge or experience of NDT/FPI would be an advantage.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with different teams.

What’s on Offer?

• £19ph – £21phr
• 38-hour working week
• Monday–Friday
• 5 weeks’ holiday, increasing to 6 weeks with service, plus Bank Holidays
• Free parking
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Company-funded health cover scheme

 
If you have a background in quality inspection within engineering, aerospace or precision manufacturing and are looking for a new opportunity in the Downton area, we’d be keen to hear from you.