Job Description:

Senior Quality Inspector | Up to £50,000 | Chelmsford | Precision Engineering / Aerospace Manufacturing
Hours: 4-day week, Monday to Thursday, 6am-4pm

Our client, a precision manufacturing business supplying high-mix components to demanding sectors including aerospace, is looking for a Senior Quality Inspector to join their factory quality function.

This is a technical authority role, going beyond routine inspection. You'll take ownership of complex inspections, advanced metrology, audit readiness, and quality problem-solving, while supporting and mentoring inspectors and production teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect complex products against drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
• Own First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) to AS9102 and customer standards
• Program and operate CMM inspections (PC-DMIS)
• Use handheld metrology and optical/3D scanning as needed
• Make conformity, containment, and release decisions on complex quality issues
• Lead non-conformance investigations, MRRs, root cause analysis, and CAPA
• Support 8D problem-solving for customer returns or escapes
• Take part in third-party and regulatory audits (ISO, CAA, FAA), representing the business with customers and suppliers
• Improve inspection methods, documentation, and quality processes
• Mentor Quality Inspectors and production teams

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience as a Quality Inspector in precision engineering, ideally aerospace
• CMM programming and operation (PC-DMIS preferred)
• Strong interpretation of engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications
• Able to explain quality findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Sound judgement and strong problem-solving in quality decisions

Desirable

• Experience producing and maintaining FAIRs (VisualFAIR an advantage)
• Formal qualifications in Engineering, Metrology, or Quality
• Experience with optical tracking or 3D scanning systems
• Machining and metals background
• Experience working directly with customers and suppliers on quality topics
• Involvement in third-party/regulatory audits (ISO, CAA, FAA)

Benefits

• Salary up to £50,000
• 4 day week
• Leading medical plan
• Life Insurance

Interested in this Senior Quality Inspector role? Apply now today.

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