Quality Inspector

Bristol
1 year ago
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Quality Inspector
£37,500 (including shift allowance) BS10 33 days incl bank hols, pension 4.5 % employer contribution, 38 hours a week on Shifts Monday to Friday, 6am - 2pm, 2pm - 10pm (6am start and early finish Fridays on all shifts) pension parking, bonus.

Friendly and successful aerospace engineering company in Bristol are recruiting for a quality inspector who would report in to the quality manager working in a small team of quality engineers and inspectors.

The quality inspector role will involve inspecting components and parts to aerospace quality standards and the following skills

Dimensional and visual inspection of precision machined components
Performing first off, FAIRS, intermediate and final inspection
Supporting the requirements for documenting and maintaining records for these activities
Interpreting engineering drawings and specifications,
Review and interpret route cards, process instructions, drawings and inspection procedures to determine dimensions and tolerances
Inspection, verification and certification of incoming material and sub-contract parts,
Using all types of standard measuring equipment
Use of CMM
Dealing with quality issues and delivering practical solutions on the shop-floor.
Working with reports in accordance with AS9102.
The successful quality inspector role would suit candidates

Currently in a quality role working in engineering with around 3 + years quality experience.
The aerospace quality inspector could be looking to continue developing their skills if they are not from an aerospece background and in this instance candidates would need to demonstrate exceptional skills/aptitude and be eager to further develop their career.
Capabale of operating in a small team of quality inspectors reporting to the Quality manager
Able to perform the role with minimum supervision and work as part of a team.
Candidates suitable for this role are likely to have a related engineering background, City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent qualifications and or specific quality or engineering related qualifications.
Knowledge of operating CMM machines is preferred but not essential.
This Bristol based aerospace manufacturer offer the opportunity to work in a stable and friendly environment with a strong order book and a good benefits package and working environment.

Benefits
Job title: quality inspector
Salary: £37,500 (including shift allowance)
Benefits: Pension 4.5 % employer contribution, 33 days holiday, bonus, free parking
Hours: 38 per week Monday to Friday, Monday to Friday, 6am - 2pm, 2pm - 10pm (6am start and early finish all shifts on Fridays)
Location: Bristol, BS10
Duration: Permanent

Please apply for this role through the job board or apply direct to (url removed) or for further information, please call Adam on
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