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Permanent

Senior Quality Inspector

Rubicon Recruitment
Christchurch
money-bag £45000 - £50000/annum
Posted: 03 June 2026 (1 week ago)
Closing date: 03 July 2026
Ref: 225194693

Senior Quality Inspector | Christchurch | Up to £50,000

Quality isn''t an afterthought here, it''s central to everything. This is a senior role within an established aerospace manufacturing business where your inspection expertise will carry real weight, from complex component sign-off through to mentoring the team around you.

If you take pride in high standards, work well with others, and want a role where your knowledge is genuinely respected, this is worth a closer look.

As a Senior Quality Inspector, you will benefit from:

  • Early finish on Fridays
  • Time and a half overtime
  • Critical illness and life cover
  • Company sick pay scheme
  • 33 days holiday
  • Onsite parking

As a Senior Quality Inspector, your responsibilities will include:

  • Performing detailed inspection of complex aerospace components, assemblies, and sub-systems using advanced measurement tools
  • Conducting in-process, final, and First Article Inspections (FAI) in line with AS9102
  • Raising and managing Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and supporting root cause investigations including 8D and RCCA
  • Operating and programming advanced inspection equipment such as CMM and laser scanning systems
  • Providing guidance, training, and mentorship to junior inspectors and quality team members

As a Senior Quality Inspector, your experience will include:

  • Proven experience in aerospace manufacturing quality inspection, typically 5 or more years
  • Strong working knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, and relevant aerospace regulatory standards
  • Advanced ability to interpret engineering drawings and apply appropriate inspection methodologies
  • Hands-on experience with CMM and other precision measurement tools
  • Familiarity with quality tools such as root cause analysis, 8D, FMEA, and SPC

If you''re a meticulous, experienced inspector looking for a senior position where you can lead on quality and help raise the bar for those around you, this Senior Quality Inspector role could be exactly what you''re looking for.

Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Josh at Rubicon for more information.

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