Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector Location: Cheltenham c GBP35,000 per annum Are you an experienced Quality Inspector looking for your next career move? Do you have a keen eye for detail and take real pride in maintaining the highest standards of quality? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist manufacturing business in Cheltenham, where quality, precision and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do. We are looking for a meticulous and proactive Quality Inspector to play a key role in ensuring the quality and compliance of precision winding operations, including rotors, armatures, stators, transformers and bespoke coil assemblies. Working within a quality–focused manufacturing environment, you will be instrumental in maintaining exacting aerospace standards, supporting supplier quality activities and driving continuous improvement throughout the business. The Role – What You Will Be Doing Inspection & Testing: Carry out first–off, in–process, stage and final inspections, as well as incoming goods inspections, ensuring all products meet the required specifications.FAIR Management: Review and approve supplier First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), liaising with suppliers to resolve discrepancies. Prepare and complete Form 3 FAIR documentation for outgoing reports.Quality Assurance: Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and relevant industry standards.Non–Conformance Management: Identify and manage non–conforming materials, supporting containment activities, root cause investigations and corrective actions.Continuous Improvement: Work closely with colleagues across the business to identify opportunities to improve processes, product quality and operational standards.Equipment & Calibration: Undertake internal equipment calibration and validation, carry out Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and liaise with external calibration providers. What We Are Looking For Previous experience in a Quality Inspection or Quality Assurance role within a manufacturing environment.Aerospace manufacturing experience would be highly advantageous.Knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102 quality standards.Experience working with First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and a methodical approach.Confident communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. What's On Offer? Competitive salary of cGBP35,000, depending on experience.Company pension.Free on–site parking.Sick pay.The opportunity to join an established specialist manufacturing business.A varied and rewarding role where your contribution to quality really matters. Interested? Let's Talk! If you are passionate about quality, have a background in manufacturing inspection and are ready for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you! Apply today! Please send your CV in confidence to: Jill – (url removed) Don't miss out on this excellent opportunity in Cheltenham! PS2