Quality Inspector

Hymec; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace component manufacturer in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to ensure compliance with engineering standards and customer specifications. Your role will involve detailed inspection of components, recording results accurately, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate must have experience in a regulated manufacturing environment and proficiency with inspection tools. This full-time position offers a critical role in maintaining the quality commitment within the aerospace industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace or regulated manufacturing environment is essential.
• Attention to detail and strong inspection skills required.
• Familiarity with AS9100 standards is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed inspection of aerospace components.
• Verify conformance against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Record inspection results using quality systems.

Skills

Detailed inspection skills

Measurement skills

Proficiency with inspection tools

Understanding of quality systems

Ability to resolve non-conformances

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Height gauges

CMMs

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Quality Inspector role at Hymec Aerospace Ltd. We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Inspector to join our Inspection team. The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting precision-machined and assembled components to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, customer specifications, and regulatory standards such as AS9100.

This role is critical to maintaining our commitment to delivering components that meet the rigorous demands of the aerospace industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed dimensional and visual inspection of aerospace components using manual and digital inspection tools (micrometers, verniers, height gauges, CMMs, etc.).
• Verify conformance of parts and assemblies against engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical documentation.
• Inspect incoming materials, in-process production, and final assemblies in accordance with quality plans.
• Record inspection results accurately using company quality systems and documentation protocols.
• Support first-article inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 standards.
• Identify non-conformances, raise NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports), and liaise with production and engineering teams for resolution.
• Assist in root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to prevent recurrence of defects.
• Calibrate and maintain inspection equipment in line with quality system requirements.
• Ensure all work complies with AS9100 and customer-specific aerospace quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quality Inspector or equivalent in an aerospace or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong inspection and measurement skills.
• Proficiency with inspection tools and equipment (micrometers, verniers, height gauges, CMMs) and a good understanding of quality systems.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and customer-specific aerospace quality requirements.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams to resolve non-conformances and drive continuous improvement.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Quality Assurance
• Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom