Blade Inspector

Are you an experienced Aerospace Inspector, Quality Inspector or Mechanical Inspector looking to join a well-established precision engineering manufacturer?

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Blades Inspector Operative to join a busy quality team inspecting high-precision aerospace components. This role would suit someone with experience inspecting complex precision-engineered parts within an aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Working within a modern manufacturing facility, you'll play a key role in ensuring components meet exact customer specifications while supporting continuous improvement and maintaining the highest quality standards.

As a Blades Inspector Operative, you will be responsible for carrying out dimensional and visual inspections on aerospace components throughout the manufacturing process.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out first-off, in-process and final inspection of aerospace blades and precision components
• Performing detailed dimensional and visual inspections to customer specifications
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and GD&T
• Using a variety of inspection equipment including:Recording inspection results accurately and completing quality documentation
  • Micrometers
  • Verniers
  • Height Gauges
  • Shadowgraphs
  • CMM equipment (where applicable)
• Identifying non-conforming products and raising quality concerns
• Supporting root cause investigations and corrective actions
• Working closely with production and engineering teams to maintain product quality
• Following quality procedures, work instructions and health & safety requirements
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the inspection department

We're looking for someone with experience as an:

• Aerospace Inspector
• Quality Inspector
• Mechanical Inspector
• CMM Inspector
• Precision Engineering Inspector
• Manufacturing Inspector

You'll ideally have:

• Previous inspection experience within aerospace or precision engineering manufacturing
• Experience inspecting parts within a similar sector
• Ability to confidently interpret engineering drawings and geometric tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience using precision measuring equipment
• Knowledge of first-off, in-process and final inspection processes
• Experience identifying and managing non-conforming products
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
• A proactive approach to quality and continuous improvement

• FLT Licence or previous FLT experience
• First Aid or Fire Marshal training
• Previous aerospace quality inspection experience

• Permanent position
• Stable and growing manufacturing business
• Opportunity to work on high-value aerospace products
• Overtime available
• Shift allowance
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Modern manufacturing facility

If you're an experienced Aerospace Inspector, Quality Inspector, Mechanical Inspector or CMM Inspector looking for your next opportunity within precision engineering or aerospace manufacturing, we'd like to hear from you.