Quality Inspector - Manufacturing Process

Job Title: Quality Inspector - Manufacturing Process

Location: Wimborne
Employment Type: Full-time / Permanent

We are looking for a highly skilled Quality Inspector to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring assemblies and components meet engineering and industry standards, supporting both in-house and supplier quality processes. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and experienced in inspection within the aerospace or advanced manufacturing sectors, we''d like to hear from you.

• Inspect partially and fully completed assemblies against engineering requirements.

• Conduct patrol inspections at random stages to ensure compliance with drawings and processes.

• Raise and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) at goods-in and production stages.

• Provide ad-hoc inspection and measurement support as required.

• Liaise with manufacturing staff to resolve quality queries.

• Review supplier-generated FAIs (First Article Inspections) and Grade 1 part control plans, updating MRP and Visual FAIR systems as needed.

• Compile FAIs for internal assembly work to demonstrate process and product conformity.

• Support Supplier Quality Engineers and Quality Engineering functions.

• Perform sample audits of ship-to-stock parts.

• Assist in the internal calibration program for measurement equipment.

• Comply with all health and safety responsibilities and cooperate with management to maintain a safe working environment.

• Experience in an inspection environment.

• Strong knowledge of quality standards (AS9100, AS9110, AS9102).

• Experience in inspecting aircraft assemblies (preferred).

• Proven use of proactive and preventive quality techniques.

• Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.

As a condition of employment, you may be required to undergo additional screening to comply with ITAR regulations.