Chief Quality Inspector
PPAP / FAIRs – Aerospace Precision Engineering
Basildon, Essex
Permanent Position
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We’re partnered with an established aerospace precision engineering business supplying high-quality, bespoke components to leading OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
Due to continued growth, they’re looking for an experienced Chief Quality Inspector / Quality Inspection Team Leader to take ownership of the inspection function and lead a small team.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is technically strong, organised and confident taking ownership of PPAP, FAIRs and dimensional inspection within a precision manufacturing environment.
The Role
You’ll lead and coordinate a small team of two Quality Inspectors, while remaining hands-on with first-off, in-process and final inspection.
You’ll work closely with Production and Engineering to maintain quality standards, resolve issues and ensure customer requirements are met.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Leading and coordinating a team of two Quality Inspectors
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Planning inspection workloads and setting daily priorities
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Carrying out firstoff, in-process and final inspection
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Taking ownership of FAIRs / First Article Inspection Reports
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Preparing and managing PPAP documentation and submissions
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Interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and GD&T
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Supporting nonconformance investigations and quality issues
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Ensuring inspection equipment is correctly used and calibrated
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Maintaining accurate inspection and quality records
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Working closely with Production and Engineering
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Mentoring and developing the inspection team
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Supporting continuous improvement across quality processes
What We’re Looking For
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Proven experience within precision engineering or aerospace manufacturing
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Previous experience as a Senior Quality Inspector, Chief Inspector, Inspection Team Leader or similar
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Strong handson dimensional inspection experience
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Proven experience with FAIRs / First Article Inspection Reports
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Good working knowledge of PPAP
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Strong understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T
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Experience leading, mentoring or coordinating a small inspection team
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Strong organisational and problemsolving skills
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Aerospace experience highly advantageous
What’s On Offer
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Competitive salary – DOE
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21 days holiday plus bank holidays
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Sage benefits
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Company pension scheme
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Overtime available at 1.5x hourly rate
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Opportunity to lead a small quality inspection team
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Longterm opportunity within an established aerospace precision engineering business
If you’re an experienced Quality Inspector / Chief Inspector looking to take ownership of a quality function within a specialist aerospace manufacturing environment, I’d be interested in hearing from you.
Please apply via the link and I’ll be in touch for a confidential discussion
