Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector - Walsall - Salary up to £35k

My client is a precision engineering company supplying and supporting the Aerospace Industry.

They are seeking a skilled Quality Inspector with strong expertise in jigs, fixtures, and components. You will ensure all manufactured components and assemblies meet strict quality standards. This role requires hands-on experience with Jigs, fixtures, components along with programming and operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) to validate complex tools and high-precision parts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect, strip and validate tooling, jigs, and fixtures.
• Programme, set up, and operate CMM machinery.
• Conduct first-off, in-process, and final inspection checks.
• Interpret complex engineering drawings and geometric tolerances (GD&T).
• Identify, document, and investigate product quality defects.
• Lead root-cause analysis using 8D or 5-Why methodologies.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) on production lines.
• Generate detailed inspection reports and FAIRs (First Article Inspection Reports).
• Collaborate with tooling designers to resolve manufacturing defects.
• Calibrate and maintain workshop inspection tools and gauges.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Quality Inspector in precision engineering / manufacturing.
• Strong background working with Jigs, fixtures and tooling.
• Proficiency in CMM programming preferred, training can and will be provided.
• Expert ability to read engineering drawings and interpret GD&T.
• Experience using manual measuring tools like micrometres and verniers.
• Supporting qualifications would be advantageous.

You must currently reside in the United Kingdom and hold full right to work. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.