Quality Inspector

Job Description

Quality Inspector – Aerospace Precision Engineering\nLocation: Greater Manchester\nSalary: circa £35k, dependent on experience\n\nA precision engineering business in Greater Manchester is looking to appoint a Quality Inspector to join its close-knit quality team. This company manufactures complex aluminium components for aerospace customers, supplying both strategic long-term contracts and urgent AOG requirements. With a strong reputation for quality and delivery, they offer a stable and technically engaging work environment.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs a Quality Inspector, you’ll be responsible for the dimensional inspection of precision-machined aerospace components.

You’ll work with a range of manual inspection tools including micrometers, verniers, calipers, and gauges, alongside operating a PC-DMIS CMM (no programming required). The work involves interpreting engineering drawings and customer specifications to ensure compliance with tight tolerances and GD&T requirements.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n * \n\n Carrying out dimensional inspections on complex machined parts\n\n * \n\n Using manual inspection tools and CMM equipment\n\n * \n\n Interpreting engineering drawings and applying GD&T\n\n * \n\n Ensuring components meet all customer and internal quality standards\n\n * \n\n Communicating effectively within the quality and production teams\n\nThe Person\n\nWe’re looking for a skilled Quality Inspector with experience inspecting precision-machined components, ideally within aerospace or similar regulated sectors. You’ll have strong working knowledge of GD&T, a good eye for detail, and confidence reading technical drawings.

This is a hands-on role in a busy environment, so a proactive attitude and good communication skills are essential.\n\nWhat’s on Offer:\n\n * \n\n A permanent position in a well-established and respected engineering firm\n\n * \n\n Opportunity to work on critical aerospace components\n\n * \n\n Supportive working culture and modern inspection facilities\n\n * \n\n Salary and benefits package tailored to experience\n\nTo express interest or find out more, please get in touch. Interviews are being arranged quickly for suitable candidates