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Quality Inspector

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Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector
£36,500 (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, engineering quality inspector, aerospace quality inspector who would report in to the quality manager

The quality inspector, engineering quality inspector, aerospace quality inspector
role will involve the following

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, engineering quality inspector, aerospace quality inspector would suit someone who is currently a quality inspector possibly working in engineering with around 5 years quality experience and looking to develop your skills. In this instance candidates would need to demonstrate exceptional skills/aptitude, have an aerospace background and be eager to further develop their career.

The will be one of a small team of quality inspectors reporting to the Quality manager and should be able to perform the role with minimum supervision and work as part of a team.

Candidates suited to this role are likely to have a related engineering background, City + Guilds/NVQ or equivalent qualifications and or specific quality related qualifications. Experience of operating CMM machines will be required for the role.

This Bristol based aerospace manufacturer offer the opportunity to work in a stable and friendly environment with a good benefits package and working environment.

Benefits
Job title: quality inspector, engineering quality inspector, aerospace quality inspector
Salary: £36,500 (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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