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Quality Inspector

Sterling Cross Ltd

Sittingbourne

On-site

GBP 29,000 - 45,000

Full time

21 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player in the defence and aerospace sectors is seeking a dedicated Quality Inspector. This hands-on role requires expertise in ISO 9001:2015 QMS and involves inspecting parts, conducting First Article Inspections, and managing product releases. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and strong problem-solving skills. Join a supportive and growing team where your contributions will directly impact quality assurance processes. If you're passionate about quality and eager to work on exciting projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company pension
Life Assurance (4x salary)
Free parking on site

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in a quality role with strong ISO 9001:2015 knowledge.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and solve problems effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect parts and materials to ensure they meet standards.
  • Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI) to AS9102 standards.
  • Manage product releases and document reviews in ERP.

Skills

ISO 9001:2015 QMS
Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Understanding engineering drawings

Tools

Microsoft Office
ERP system

Job description

Quality Inspector

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent

Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:45, Friday 08:00 to 12:00 (37 hours per week)

Pay: £29,000 p.a. + 13 hours overtime p/w @ 1.5 hourly rate = £44,284 p.a in total

*****Due to the nature of this role, applicants must have a full, clean UK driving licence and their own transport - PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU CAN'T FULFIL THIS REQUIREMENT*****

Overtime: 13hrs p/w weekdays (no weekend overtime) at time and a half

Are you a hands-on Quality Engineer / Inspector looking for your next role?

Are you an expert on ISO 9001:2015 QMS?

We’re working on behalf of a family-run business with a strong history in the defence and aerospace sectors. Due to our growth, they are on the lookout for a Quality Inspector to join their team.

What You’ll Be Doing: Quality Inspector

  • Inspecting parts and materials, making sure they meet project standards
  • Investigating any non-conforming parts and working with suppliers to fix issues
  • Conducting First Article Inspections (FAI) to AS9102 standards
  • Managing product releases and document reviews in their ERP system
  • Playing a key role in improving processes and training the Inspection Team

What We’re Looking For: Quality Inspector

  • At least 3 years’ experience in a similar quality role
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 QMS
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
  • Good at solving problems, with a sharp eye for detail
  • Able to read and understand engineering drawings
  • Full UK Driving Licence

Perks:

  • Company pension
  • Life Assurance (4x salary)
  • Free parking on site
  • Plus more!

If you're passionate about quality and want to work on exciting projects in a supportive, growing team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!

Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment Agency.

Due to the high volume of applicants applying for all roles, we can only reply to candidates with the most relevant skills and experience. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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