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Location: Portsmouth
Department: Quality Assurance
Reporting to: Quality Engineer
About the Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of an established aerospace manufacturing business that supplies high‑quality, safety‑critical products to the commercial and defence aerospace sectors.
The organisation has a strong heritage in manufacturing excellence and operates to the highest quality and compliance standards. Their workplace culture is built around core values that guide daily operations and long‑term success:
Passion
Accountability
Adaptability
Integrity
TeamworkThis is an excellent opportunity to join a business committed to developing mission‑critical aerospace equipment and supporting the future of safety‑enhancing, cost‑effective solutions.
Role Overview
On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Quality Inspector to join their Quality Assurance team. The role involves working as part of a team of inspectors to verify products against engineering drawings, technical specifications, and defined quality criteria, in line with international aerospace standards.
The successful candidate will support a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and play a key role in ensuring product conformity and customer satisfaction throughout various stages of build.
Key Responsibilities
Inspect sub‑assemblies and major products across multiple build stages
Verify product conformity against engineering drawings, specifications, and quality criteria
Use a range of measuring equipment to assess compliance
Work closely with production teams to identify non‑conformances
Ensure inspection activities align with aerospace standards and customer requirements
Support continuous improvement within the Quality function
Mandatory Requirements
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and written specifications
Proven experience inspecting products against defined criteria using measuring equipment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams
Previous experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment
Good understanding of Quality Assurance within aerospace manufacturing
Desirable Experience & Skills
Knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, and CAA Part 21G standards
Previous quality inspection experience within aerospace
Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes
Monday - Thursday: 07:30 - 16:15
Friday: 07:30 - 16:00
Every other Friday is a non‑working day (9‑day fortnight)
Compensation & Benefits
Generous salary sacrifice pension scheme
Competitive company sick pay entitlement
Access to retail discounts via Perks at Work
Employee Assistance Programme
Health 365 - 24/7 healthcare access via Spectrum Life
Cycle to Work Scheme