Chief Inspector

Chief Inspector

Chief Mechanical Inspector opportunity in this fast growing revitalised aerospace precision engineering company.

The role will lead the company's inspection and metrology function, ensuring the highest standards of product quality and conformity. The successful candidate will manage inspection processes, mentor and grow a team of inspectors, and take ownership of CMM programming (Mcosmos) and FAI reporting (Net-Inspect).

• Lead and coordinate day‑to‑day inspection activities across multiple product lines.
• Develop, validate and optimise CMM programmes; act as senior CMM programmer for complex parts.
• Create and maintain inspection routines and reports using mCosmos and Net Inspect.
• Implement and enforce inspection standards, procedures and quality controls (FAI, SPC, APQP).
• Interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T for measurement planning and reporting.
• Train and mentor junior inspectors and technicians in metrology best practices and software tools.
• Investigate non‑conformances, drive root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering and supply chain teams to support product launches and continuous improvement.
• Maintain calibration and equipment records; ensure metrology lab compliance with relevant standards.

• Proven experience as an inspector or chief inspector in a manufacturing or precision engineering environment.
• Strong practical experience programming CMMs and acting as a CMM programmer.
• Demonstrable expertise with Net Inspect and mCosmos inspection software.
• Excellent understanding of GD&T, measurement principles and metrology techniques.
• Experience with inspection reporting, first‑article inspection and statistical process control.
• Strong leadership, communication and team development skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving ability.

This is a senior permanent opportunity in a fast growing successful company. Starting salary is entirely negotiable and dependent on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered.

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