SA Manufacturing Ltd 🇬🇧
Quality Control Inspector
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Quality Inspector
Department: Quality
Location: SA Manufacturing Ltd
Reports To: Quality Engineering Lead
Role Overview
SA Manufacturing is looking to recruit an experienced Quality Inspector to join our expanding Quality Department.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing aerospace precision engineering company that is committed to delivering the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.
The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out first-off, in-process and final inspection of precision machined components and fabricated assemblies, ensuring all products meet customer specifications and AS9100 requirements.
Working closely with the Quality Engineering Lead and Production teams, you will help maintain product quality, support continuous improvement and contribute towards the ongoing development of SA Manufacturing's AS9100 Quality Management System.
Key Responsibilities
First Off Inspection
- Conduct First Off Inspection of CNC precision machined components.
- Verify all dimensions against engineering drawings.
- Confirm machining processes are producing conforming parts before production continues.
- Communicate any issues promptly to Production and Engineering.
Final Inspection
- Carry out Final Inspection prior to despatch.
- Inspect precision machined components and fabricated assemblies.
- Ensure all inspection documentation is complete and accurate.
- Verify all customer-specific requirements have been met.
- Ensure products are correctly identified, protected and released for dispatch.
In-Process Inspection
- Perform patrol inspections throughout production.
- Support machining departments by identifying potential quality concerns early.
- Assist with process verification where required.
- Ensure non-conforming products are identified and controlled.
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Inspection Equipment
Operate and maintain inspection equipment including:
- Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
- FARO Arm (training provided if required)
- Height Gauges
- Surface Finish Tester
- Micrometers
- Vernier Calipers
- Bore Gauges
- Thread Gauges
- Shadowgraph (desirable)
Experience creating or running CMM programmes would be advantageous but is not essential.
Quality Responsibilities
- Complete inspection reports accurately.
- Produce First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) where required.
- Assist with PPAP documentation.
- Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
- Support Root Cause investigations.
- Assist with 8D corrective action activities.
- Support internal and customer audits.
- Ensure compliance with AS9100 procedures.
- Maintain accurate quality records.
Continuous Improvement
Support the ongoing improvement of the Quality Department by:
- Identifying opportunities to improve inspection methods.
- Reducing defects and rework.
- Supporting Right First Time initiatives.
- Supporting 5S activities across inspection and manufacturing areas.
- Helping improve inspection efficiency.
- Promoting high standards of workmanship throughout the business.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous Quality Inspection experience within precision engineering.
- Experience inspecting CNC machined components.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Good understanding of geometric tolerancing (GD&T).
- Experience using conventional inspection equipment.
- Experience operating CMM equipment.
- Computer literate.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Desirable Skills
- Aerospace manufacturing experience.
- Knowledge of AS9100.
- FARO Arm experience.
- FAIR (AS9102) experience.
- PPAP knowledge.
- 8D problem-solving awareness.
- CMM programming experience.
- Fabrication inspection experience.
- Welding inspection knowledge.
- Internal auditing experience.
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who is:
- Reliable and dependable.
- Methodical and organised.
- Passionate about quality.
- Positive and proactive.
- Calm under pressure.
- Professional in their approach.
- A strong communicator.
- A team player who enjoys helping others.
- Committed to continuous improvement.
Key Performance Indicators
Success within the role will be measured by:
- Accurate First Off Inspection.
- Reduction in internal NCRs.
- Reduction in customer NCRs.
- Right First Time improvements.
- Inspection completed within agreed lead times.
- Accurate completion of inspection documentation.
- Support for AS9100 compliance.
- Positive audit outcomes.
- Contribution to continuous improvement initiatives.
Why Join SA Manufacturing?
At SA Manufacturing, quality is at the heart of everything we do. We continue to invest in advanced CNC machinery, inspection technology and the development of our people to support the aerospace, defence and high-precision engineering sectors.
This role offers the opportunity to work with modern metrology equipment, contribute to a business focused on continuous improvement, and play a key part in maintaining the high standards our customers expect.
As part of our growing Quality Team, you will have opportunities for further training, career progression and professional development while helping shape the future of quality at SA Manufacturing.
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