Blade Inspector

Are you an experienced Aerospace Inspector, Quality Inspector or Mechanical Inspector looking to join a well-established precision engineering manufacturer?

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Blades Inspector Operative to join a busy quality team inspecting high-precision aerospace components. This role would suit someone with experience inspecting complex precision-engineered parts within an aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Working within a modern manufacturing facility, you'll play a key role in ensuring components meet exact customer specifications while supporting continuous improvement and maintaining the highest quality standards.

As a Blades Inspector Operative, you will be responsible for carrying out dimensional and visual inspections on aerospace components throughout the manufacturing process.

Your responsibilities will include:

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• Carrying out first-off, in-process and final inspection of aerospace blades and precision components
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• Performing detailed dimensional and visual inspections to customer specifications
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• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and GD&T
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• Using a variety of inspection equipment including:Recording inspection results accurately and completing quality documentation \n
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  • Micrometers
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  • Verniers
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  • Height Gauges
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  • Shadowgraphs
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  • CMM equipment (where applicable)
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• Identifying non-conforming products and raising quality concerns
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• Supporting root cause investigations and corrective actions
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• Working closely with production and engineering teams to maintain product quality
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• Following quality procedures, work instructions and health & safety requirements
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• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the inspection department
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We're looking for someone with experience as an:

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• Aerospace Inspector
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• Quality Inspector
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• Mechanical Inspector
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• CMM Inspector
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• Precision Engineering Inspector
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• Manufacturing Inspector
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You'll ideally have:

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• Previous inspection experience within aerospace or precision engineering manufacturing
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• Experience inspecting parts within a similar sector
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• Ability to confidently interpret engineering drawings and geometric tolerancing (GD&T)
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• Experience using precision measuring equipment
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• Knowledge of first-off, in-process and final inspection processes
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• Experience identifying and managing non-conforming products
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• Excellent attention to detail
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• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
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• A proactive approach to quality and continuous improvement
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• FLT Licence or previous FLT experience
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• First Aid or Fire Marshal training
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• Previous aerospace quality inspection experience
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• Permanent position
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• Stable and growing manufacturing business
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• Opportunity to work on high-value aerospace products
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• Overtime available
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• Shift allowance
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• Ongoing training and development
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