Héroux-Devtek
Senior Quality Inspector
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Senior Quality Inspector
Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America, Europe and United Kingdom. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.
Division info:
Nottingham landing gear operations span a 48,000 sq. ft. facility dedicated to the manufacture of small to medium landing gear components.
Recognised as the UK Technical Centre of Excellence, the site specialises in precision machining of aluminium, titanium, and hardened steels. Equipped with advanced technologies, the facility leverages the latest manufacturing innovations and software to drive ongoing business growth and ensure operational excellence.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Senior Inspector leads the inspection team, ensuring all activities comply with AS9100, company procedures, and customer requirements. The role focuses on quality, team supervision, CMM operation, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate CMM machines using PC-DMIS and accurately interpret measurement results
- Supervise and lead inspection activities, ensuring adherence to procedures and AS9100 standards
- Ensure inspectors are fully trained and competent in inspection methods, tools, and equipment
- Maintain all tools and test equipment in calibrated and serviceable condition with proper documentation
- Oversee accurate and timely completion of inspection records, reports, and documentation
- Drive continuous improvement of CMM programs, SOPs, and inspection processes
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (RCA/CAPA), reporting findings effectively
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain workflow, support self-inspection initiatives, and ensure on-time delivery while adhering to safety and compliance standards
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Skills & Qualifications:
- 5+ years’ aerospace inspection experience
- Strong GD&T and technical drawing knowledge
- PC-DMIS (Level 1 minimum)
- Experience with FAIR software and AS9100
- Good communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
What we Offer?
- Competitive salaries tied to performance, reviewed annually.
- Standard 38.5-hour week, Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays
- Generous group pension plan with up to 7.5% employer contribution
- Life Assurance 4 x salary
- Company funded medical benefits package from day one
- Access to retail and gym discounts
- Loyalty bonuses
- Supportive environment where you can learn and grow
- A culture where diversity is valued, empowering individuals to contribute positively to the organization's success.
- Team building social events
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Join our Team today! Héroux-Devtek aims to grow as an industry by meeting customer expectations through the dedication and commitment of its people. Heroux-Devtek emphasizes a culture cantered on the "4 Rs": Respect, Responsibility, Recognition, and Resilience. This entails fostering quality relationships with customers, colleagues, and suppliers, ensuring quality delivery and fairness, acknowledging employee achievements, and promoting flexibility, openness, and tenacity among employees. This approach contributes to a stable workforce and reinforces an entrepreneurial spirit, guiding employees towards shared objectives.
Equal Opportunity to Employees: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics.
User privacy is paramount, we are committed to safeguarding your personal data in compliance with GDPR regulations.
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