Quality inspector

Job Description:

Quality Inspector – Aerospace Industry
Location: Leicester
Shift: Day Shift (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum (depending on experience)

About the Company

Join a leading aerospace engineering company based in Leicester, renowned for precision manufacturing and high-quality standards. We supply components to major aerospace clients and pride ourselves on innovation, reliability, and technical excellence.

The Role

We’re looking for a Quality Inspector to join our growing quality team on a day shift basis. You’ll be responsible for ensuring all components and assemblies meet strict aerospace standards and customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out first-off, in-process, and final inspections of machined and assembled components
• Use a range of inspection equipment (micrometers, verniers, height gauges, CMMs, etc.)
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Record inspection results and maintain quality documentation
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the quality department
• Liaise with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues

About You

• Previous experience in a Quality Inspector role, ideally within the aerospace or precision engineering sector
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards
• Confident using a wide range of manual and digital inspection tools
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing top-quality work
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and geometric tolerances

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £32,000 per annum
• Day shift hours – enjoy your evenings and weekends!
• Overtime opportunities
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and career development support

Interested?
If you’re a skilled Quality Inspector looking to join a respected aerospace manufacturer with great working conditions and career prospects, we’d love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Engineering @ 365 is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.