Ready to level up your quality career in aerospace?Join a growing, forward-thinking aerospace manufacturer as a Quality Inspector. You'll perform first-off, in-process, and final inspections using CMM and manual tools, ensuring top-tier quality and compliance. This is your chance to work across quality, production, and engineering, making a real impact as the business scales up.Quality InspectorBolton, Greater ManchesterWorking Hours: Monday to Thursday 7.00am to 3.45pm & Friday #removed#amPermanent, FulltimeCompetitive Hourly Rate & Company Benefits Quality InspectorJob Description

• Maintain adherence to all Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality regulations, keeping the work area safe, clean, and in line with 5S principles.
• Liaise between quality, engineering, and production to resolve issues and maintain quality output.
• Conduct First-Off, In-Process, Sub-Contract and Final Inspections using CMM, visual, manual, and other measurement techniques.
• Interpret CMM results, perform manual inspections (micrometres, calipers, etc.), and advise on any issues found.
• Verify drawings, specifications, and inspection program versions match the batch card.
• Ensure inspection equipment is calibrated and used per SOPs.
• Confirm batch cards are completed correctly; raise concessions, deviation permits, or NCRs as needed.
• Check materials, markings, and traceability against specifications and certifications.
• Support continuous improvement and quality investigations.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and reports.
• Participate in effective shift handovers and maintain professional, cooperative team relationships.
• Hold authorised stamp and meet vision requirements per aerospace standards.

Quality Inspector Essential Skills/ Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in precision manufacturing within a regulated industry, preferably Aerospace.
• At least 1 year of inspection experience, or relevant operating experience involving CMM and handheld inspection tools.
• Competent in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Hands-on experience using manual measurement tools (e.g., micrometres, calipers).
• Familiarity with CMM operation and basic interpretation of results (willingness to learn further is acceptable).
• Time-served apprenticeship or qualification in Machining or Engineering.
• Effective communicator with good attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively.