Quality Inspector

Dartford, Kent Ross Frank Quality Inspector – Aerospace Engineering Location: Dartford, Kent Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience + progression opportunities An established Aerospace company in Dartford is looking to recruit an experienced Quality Inspector to join its growing team. The company has a long-standing reputation for manufacturing high-precision components for demanding industries including Aerospace and MOD/Defence, working to stringent customer specifications and quality requirements. This would suit an experienced Inspector who is confident working independently within a precision machining environment and is looking for a stable, long-term position with genuine opportunities to progress. The Role Working closely with Production and Quality, you'll be responsible for ensuring manufactured components meet the required drawing, customer and quality specifications. Responsibilities will include: * Carrying out first-off, in-process and final inspection of precision machined components * Completing and supporting FAIR / First Article Inspection Reports * Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and customer specifications * Performing detailed dimensional inspection against tight tolerances * Using a variety of manual and digital inspection equipment * Identifying and reporting non-conforming components * Maintaining accurate inspection and quality documentation * Liaising with machinists and production staff regarding quality requirements Inspection Equipment The inspection department has access to a comprehensive range of equipment, including: * Mitutoyo FN905 CMM * Mitutoyo Roundness Tester * Talysurf Surface Tester * Mitutoyo Shadow Graph * Digital Height Gauges * Wide range of precision measuring equipment and gauges CMM programming experience is NOT required. What We're Looking For Ideally, you'll have: * Previous experience as an Inspector within precision engineering/manufacturing * Strong first-off inspection experience * Experience completing or contributing to FAIRs * Ability to confidently read complex engineering drawings * Ability to inspect components against customer specifications * Good understanding of tolerances and dimensional inspection * Confidence using conventional measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, height gauges and gauges Why Join? This isn't simply an inspection role with nowhere to go. You'll be joining a well-established precision engineering business producing technically demanding components, with access to a strong range of inspection technology and opportunities to continue developing your quality career. The company offers: * Genuine progression opportunities * Long-term, permanent employment * Interesting Aerospace and Defence/MOD component work * Well-equipped inspection facilities * Clean, organised and air-conditioned working environment * Comfortable modern workplace * Friendly and supportive team * Opportunity to further develop your technical inspection and quality knowledge If you're an experienced Quality Inspector looking for a technically interesting position with a stable precision engineering company, apply today for a confidential conversation