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Quality Inspector

Owen Daniels
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Bolton, Lancashire BL1 6LU, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Join a forward-thinking aerospace manufacturer as a Quality Inspector in Bolton, Greater Manchester.
  • The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in precision manufacturing within a regulated industry, preferably Aerospace, along with at least 1 year of inspection experience.
  • Responsibilities include conducting various inspections using CMM and manual tools, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and maintaining accurate records.
  • The position offers a competitive hourly rate and company benefits, with working hours from Monday to Thursday 7:00 am to 3:45 pm and Friday 7:00 am to 11:00 am.
  • Candidates should have a strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and be capable of both independent and collaborative work.
Ready to level up your quality career in aerospace?Join a growing, forward-thinking aerospace manufacturer as a Quality Inspector. You'll perform first-off, in-process, and final inspections using CMM and manual tools, ensuring top-tier quality and compliance. This is your chance to work across quality, production, and engineering, making a real impact as the business scales up.Quality InspectorBolton, Greater ManchesterWorking Hours: Monday to Thursday 7.00am to 3.45pm & Friday 7.00-11.00amPermanent, FulltimeCompetitive Hourly Rate & Company Benefits Quality InspectorJob Description
  • Maintain adherence to all Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality regulations, keeping the work area safe, clean, and in line with 5S principles.
  • Liaise between quality, engineering, and production to resolve issues and maintain quality output.
  • Conduct First-Off, In-Process, Sub-Contract and Final Inspections using CMM, visual, manual, and other measurement techniques.
  • Interpret CMM results, perform manual inspections (micrometres, calipers, etc.), and advise on any issues found.
  • Verify drawings, specifications, and inspection program versions match the batch card.
  • Ensure inspection equipment is calibrated and used per SOPs.
  • Confirm batch cards are completed correctly; raise concessions, deviation permits, or NCRs as needed.
  • Check materials, markings, and traceability against specifications and certifications.
  • Support continuous improvement and quality investigations.
  • Maintain accurate inspection records and reports.
  • Participate in effective shift handovers and maintain professional, cooperative team relationships.
  • Hold authorised stamp and meet vision requirements per aerospace standards.
Quality Inspector Essential Skills/ Qualifications
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in precision manufacturing within a regulated industry, preferably Aerospace.
  • At least 1 year of inspection experience, or relevant operating experience involving CMM and handheld inspection tools.
  • Competent in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
  • Hands-on experience using manual measurement tools (e.g., micrometres, calipers).
  • Familiarity with CMM operation and basic interpretation of results (willingness to learn further is acceptable).
  • Time-served apprenticeship or qualification in Machining or Engineering.
  • Effective communicator with good attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
  • Capable of working independently and collaboratively.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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