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Westcott, Buckinghamshire
1 month ago
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A leading UK aerospace company specialising in chemical propulsion and thruster technology for space applications is seeking a Quality Inspector to join their growing quality team. The role will involve providing senior product inspection support within the quality team.

Quality Inspector
Permanent, Full-time
Salary dependent on experience, excellent benefits
 
Buckinghamshire

Quality Inspector
Key Responsibilities

Conducting detailed visual, dimensional, and in-process inspections to verify product compliance with drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
Maintaining accurate, traceable inspection records and filing reports to ensure full auditability and easy retrieval.
Raising non-conformance documentation and supporting defect investigations to drive continuous improvement and product integrity.
Monitoring manufacturing and assembly processes to ensure correct procedures are being followed throughout production.
Managing stock control by storing, handling, and kitting parts appropriately while ensuring accurate recording of stock transactions.
Quality Inspector
Essential skills and requirements

3 years’ experience in a relevant quality inspection position
Experience working in a quality role within space, aerospace or a similarly regulated industry
Understanding of AS9100 quality standards
Experience and knowledge of standard Visual and Dimensional inspection techniques 
Quality Inspector
Benefits

5% matched pension
Private health & dental care
EV scheme (post-probation)
Life assurance & enhanced sick pay
Enhanced parental leave
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
On-site parking, cycle-to-work scheme, discount platform 
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