Quality Inspector
Bedford, commutable from: Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Luton, Milton Keynes
£41280 + Company Benefits + Days
Excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Inspector to join a specialist engineering organisation, working on a range of high-precision components and assemblies within an advanced manufacturing environment.
This is a great opportunity to become part of a highly skilled engineering team, supporting the manufacture of specialist wind tunnel models and precision aircraft components for a range of major aerospace customers. You will play an important role in ensuring quality standards are maintained across complex projects, using a variety of modern inspection technologies and working closely with design, manufacturing and engineering teams.
The company offers a technically interesting environment where you will have the opportunity to develop your skills, work on bespoke engineering projects and contribute to continuous improvement across the business.
The Role:
- Carrying out detailed inspections of precision-engineered components, assemblies and sub-assemblies using manual and automated inspection equipment.
- Operating and programming CMM equipment using PC-DMIS, alongside Leica scanning and PolyWorks software.
- Interpreting engineering drawings, CAD models and GD&T specifications to ensure components meet required tolerances and customer standards.
- Completing inspection reports, identifying non-conformances and working closely with manufacturing, design and quality teams to resolve technical issues.
- Supporting project delivery, maintaining inspection equipment and contributing to continuous improvement activities.
The Person:
- Experience in a Quality Inspection or Metrology role within a manufacturing or precision engineering environment.
- Experience using CMM equipment and PC-DMIS programming software.
- Knowledge of Leica scanning, PolyWorks and GD&T standards.
- Relevant engineering qualification (ONC, HNC, HND or equivalent).
- A time-served apprenticeship and 5+ years' practical experience would be advantageous.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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