Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector - Aerospace

30,000 - 35,000 Southend-on-Sea Monday to Thursday

An established aerospace manufacturing business based in Southend-on-Sea is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to join its quality team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a strong background in aerospace inspection, testing, and product release, working to high industry and customer standards.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring components are inspected, tested, and released in line with the Quality Management System and aerospace regulatory requirements, while supporting manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Role

• Inspection of manufactured aerospace components in line with drawings, routings, and quality plans
• Carrying out and supporting FAIR / First Article Inspection activities
• Use of a wide range of inspection and measurement equipment, including CMM
• Managing non-conformances and supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Supporting calibration, testing, and approval of inspection equipment
• Working closely with manufacturing to maintain quality standards
• Supporting audits and compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001

About You

• Previous experience as a Quality Inspector within the aerospace sector or a similarly regulated engineering environment
• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience with inspection, testing, FAIR, and quality documentation
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and aerospace quality standards
• Hands-on experience using precision measurement equipment, including CMM
• Proactive, detail-focused, and confident working independently

What's on Offer

• Salary 30,000 - 35,000, depending on experience
• Monday to Thursday working pattern (37 hours per week), supporting a strong work-life balance
• Benefits package including pension, health cash plan, life assurance, employee assistance programme and staff discounts
• A stable, long-term opportunity within a quality-focused aerospace manufacturing environment

This is an excellent opportunity for an aerospace Quality Inspector looking to join a well-established business that values quality, precision, and continuous improvement, while offering a supportive working environment and an attractive weekday working pattern.

Apply today or speak with Lauren at Prime Appointments for a confidential discussion about this opportunity and how it could fit with your career plans.