Goods Inward Inspector

Position Summary

As a Quality Inspection Technician / Goods Inward Inspector, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity and compliance of incoming materials and components. Working within a high-reliability environment, you will safeguard product quality and support continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspection of incoming goods and components against technical drawings, specifications, and purchase orders.
• Verify compliance with AS9100 and ISO9001 standards, ensuring traceability and documentation accuracy.
• Release conforming materials into stock. Ensure segregation and control of non-conforming materials.
• Identify and document non-conformances; support Material Review Board (MRB) processes as required.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality issues and drive corrective actions. Support supplier feedback activities.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and contribute to audit readiness.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain and quality functions.
• Operate inspection tools and equipment with precision and care.
• Uphold safety, compliance, and quality standards in all inspection activities.
• Support Stores and Goods In departments as required.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a quality inspection role within aerospace, defence, or high-reliability manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO9001 and AS9100 standards.
• Experience in testing, manufacturing, or laboratory environments.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office tools.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in using inspection tools and interpreting technical drawings/specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills; able to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communicator with strong teamwork and collaboration abilities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and committed to quality excellence.
• Demonstrates urgency and initiative in problem-solving and task execution.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Understanding of lean and continuous improvement methodologies.

Other Requirements

• Must be eligible for SC (Security Check) clearance.
• Occasional travel to other sites/ supplier sites may be required.
• CI/Lean certifications (e.g., Six Sigma, CQI) desirable but not essential.

What We Can Offer You

• Flexible working practices – we work a 9-day fortnight, offer flexitime, and work a half day Friday
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Health cash plan – cash back for everyday health expenses
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions
• Life assurance – 4 x annual salary
• Reward and recognition platform
• Discount platform – retail, leisure, gym discounts and more
• Employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling services
• Support for further training and education

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)
 

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