Inspector, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Quality Engineering

Role:
Inspector

Location:

Manchester

Salary:
Starting £45,000

To carry out detailed mechanical inspection of aircraft components, parts and assemblies to confirm compliance with approved data, customer requirements and internal procedures.

• Perform incoming, in work and final inspection (including release to service) of aircraft components, parts and assemblies.
• Interpret engineering drawings, approved repair data, work instructions and customer specifications.
• Verify dimensions, tolerances, fit and condition using appropriate calibrated tools and equipment.
• Carry out detailed visual inspection for wear, corrosion, damage, cracking indicators, deformation and other defects.
• Confirm material, process and traceability documentation aligns to job requirements.
• Complete inspection records, job cards, certificates and release packs clearly and accurately.
• Raise non‑conformance reports and support investigation, containment and corrective actions.
• Work closely with production, planning, engineering and supply chain to resolve quality or technical issues quickly.
• Support internal and external audits by providing objective evidence and maintaining tidy, compliant records.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, human factors awareness and standard workshop controls.
• Inspection equipment and methods
• Micrometers, verniers, bore gauges, height gauges, thread gauges, radius gauges and surface finish comparators.
• CMM and digital measurement systems where available.
• Use of precision measuring techniques appropriate to aerospace tolerances.
• Typical component exposure
• Machined parts, sheet metal items, brackets, housings, shafts, pins, bushes, fasteners and assemblies.
• Components returned from service requiring assessment against the CMM, SRM and OEM drawings.

The role is based at the Manchester Workshops, M22

The normal working day is between Monday - Thursday, 7am - 4pm, Friday 7am - 1pm (overtime is necessary during busy periods)

30 minutes is provided for lunch.

Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in mechanical or aerospace engineering.

Inspection related training desirable.

Experience with in an EASA Part 145 or Part 21 environment is an advantage.