Quality Inspector (Mechanical)

Derby Salary: £36,500

We are recruiting a Quality Inspector to join an international manufacturing company supplying high‑precision components to the aerospace industry. This role plays a key part in supporting quality assurance activities across the manufacturing process and driving a Right First Time culture to ensure world‑class standards are achieved.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Inspector with experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment who is looking to work within a regulated, high‑integrity industry.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and monitor quality control throughout the manufacturing process Inspect and verify product compliance at all stages of production Complete first‑off inspections and batch inspection work Identify, report, and document non‑conformances Support root cause analysis using 5 Whys and Ishikawa (Fishbone) methodologies Identify recurring quality issues and provide recommendations to the Senior Team Leader Work collaboratively within cross‑functional teams to support continuous improvement and business growth projects Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 50001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standardsSkills & Experience Required

Previous experience in a quality inspection or manufacturing environment Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 (ISO 50001 knowledge desirable) Aerospace industry experience preferred Experience inspecting machined, fabricated, treated and assembled components Competent using manual inspection equipment including: Verniers Micrometers Bore micrometers Height gauges Digital Test Indicators (DTIs) High attention to detail with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision Experience with CMM inspection is advantageous but not essentialWorking Hours

Monday - Thursday: 06:00 - 18:00Benefits Package

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Death in service benefit (2 × annual salary) Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)Due to the nature of the business only candidates who hold a British Passport will be considered.

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