Quality Inspector
Permanent
Location: Portsmouth (Airport Service Road area, PO3)
Department: Quality Assurance
Reporting to: Quality Engineer
About the Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of an established aerospace manufacturing business that supplies high‑quality, safety‑critical products to the commercial and defence aerospace sectors.
The organisation has a strong heritage in manufacturing excellence and operates to the highest quality and compliance standards. Their workplace culture is built around core values that guide daily operations and long‑term success:
- Passion
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Integrity
- Teamwork
This is an excellent opportunity to join a business committed to developing mission‑critical aerospace equipment and supporting the future of safety‑enhancing, cost‑effective solutions.
Role Overview
On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Quality Inspector to join their Quality Assurance team. The role involves working as part of a team of inspectors to verify products against engineering drawings, technical specifications, and defined quality criteria, in line with international aerospace standards.
The successful candidate will support a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and play a key role in ensuring product conformity and customer satisfaction throughout various stages of build.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect sub‑assemblies and major products across multiple build stages
- Verify product conformity against engineering drawings, specifications, and quality criteria
- Use a range of measuring equipment to assess compliance
- Work closely with production teams to identify non‑conformances
- Ensure inspection activities align with aerospace standards and customer requirements
- Support continuous improvement within the Quality function
Mandatory Requirements
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and written specifications
- Proven experience inspecting products against defined criteria using measuring equipment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams
- Previous experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment
- Good understanding of Quality Assurance within aerospace manufacturing
Desirable Experience & Skills
- Knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, and CAA Part 21G standards
- Previous quality inspection experience within aerospace
- Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant Engineering and/or Quality qualifications (highly advantageous)
Working Hours
- Monday - Thursday: 07:30 - 16:15
- Friday: 07:30 - 16:00
- Every other Friday is a non‑working day (9‑day fortnight)
Compensation & Benefits
- Generous salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Competitive company sick pay entitlement
- Access to retail discounts via Perks at Work
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health 365 - 24/7 healthcare access via Spectrum Life
- Cycle to Work Scheme
