Quality Inspector | Aerospace Manufacturing

Company: DART Aerospace
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Location: Portsmouth
Job Description:

Quality Inspector | Aerospace Manufacturing

Portsmouth, UK

Are you passionate about quality, precision, and aerospace manufacturing?

F.P.T. Industries, part of the DART Aerospace Group, is looking for a Quality Inspector to join our growing Quality Assurance team in Portsmouth.

At DART Aerospace, we design and manufacture mission-critical aerospace equipment used around the world in both commercial and defense applications. Safety, reliability, and quality are at the core of everything we do.

What You’ll Do

As a Quality Inspector, you will play a key role in ensuring our products meet aerospace standards and customer requirements by:

  • Inspecting sub-assemblies and finished products throughout the manufacturing process
  • Verifying conformity against engineering drawings, technical specifications, and quality requirements
  • Using precision measuring equipment to perform dimensional and visual inspections
  • Supporting production teams to maintain high-quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Identifying and reporting non-conformances while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For

Required

  • Previous experience in aerospace manufacturing quality inspection
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
  • Experience using measuring and inspection equipment
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
  • Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments

Preferred

  • Knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, and CAA Part 21G standards
  • Previous experience within an aerospace quality environment
  • Engineering or Quality-related qualifications
  • Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes

Why Join Us?

At F.P.T. Industries and DART Aerospace, you’ll be part of a team manufacturing products that support critical aerospace missions worldwide.

We offer:

  • Generous salary sacrifice pension scheme
  • Company sick pay program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Retail discounts through Perks at Work
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Every other Friday off through our 9-day fortnight schedule

Our Values

Passion | Accountability | Adaptability | Integrity | Teamwork

If you’re ready to contribute to a safety-critical aerospace environment and take pride in delivering world-class quality, we’d like to hear from you.

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Posted: October 7th, 2026