Quality Inspector in Coventry

Location: Coventry, UK

Hours: Continental Shift (see job ad for details)

Vacancy Type: Full-time and Permanent

Salary: £29,187.35 base plus £9,631.82 shift allowance, total £38,819 per year

Two Permanent Positions | Continental Shift | Coventry | Immediate Start

The continental shift starts in August. Join before then and you will start on a temporary non-continental shift pattern until the new shift goes live.

Due to new operational requirements and increased demand, NP Aerospace is continuing to grow our manufacturing team in Coventry. We are launching a new continental shift in August to support a new contract linked to military personal protection, and we need Quality Inspectors who can help set and protect the standard from day one.

As a Quality Inspector, you will sit at the heart of production, ensuring every product leaving our site meets the high standards expected in the defence sector. You will have direct influence over product quality, compliance and continuous improvement, working closely with shopfloor teams to spot issues early, protect traceability, and keep standards consistent across the shift.

You will thrive in this role if you are detail focused, confident working with inspection data and processes, and motivated by knowing your work contributes to products that protect lives. If you are passionate about quality and want to build your expertise in a fast paced, high spec manufacturing environment, this could be the right opportunity for you.

Shift pattern:

• This is a rotating continental shift pattern. You work 4 days on, then 4 days off, on 11.25-hour shifts. Shifts rotate between days and nights.

Day shift: 6am to 6pm

Night shift: 6pm to 6am

Your rota will confirm whether you are on days or nights for each 4-day block.

What you'll get in return:

• Performance rewards – discretionary bonus opportunities
• Time to recharge: 247.5 hours per year, equivalent to 22 shifts per year
• Support for Defence – two weeks’ paid leave for Reservists and Cadets, plus paid leave for Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs) – subject to approval
• Future security – competitive pension scheme (9% combined employer/employee contributions)
• Peace of mind – life cover at 3x base salary
• Health & wellbeing first – BHSF Cash Healthcare Plan to support everyday health costs
• Grow with us – career development and advancement opportunities within a global business
• Supportive environment – a team culture built on innovation, collaboration, and purpose

What you'll be doing:

In this role, you will be responsible for a range of quality inspection and reporting activities that support safe, consistent production and strong traceability across the shift. The key duties and responsibilities for the position are outlined below:

• Use measurement tools, gauges and inspection equipment to assess product conformity, working to engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Record, input and manage traceability data accurately, supporting quality systems and data driven decision making.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to monitor quality performance and communicate inspection outcomes clearly.
• Identify issues early, raise non-conformances where required, and support investigations and corrective actions.
• Contribute to root cause analysis activity, including use of 5WHY and 8D approaches, helping prevent repeat issues.
• Support continuous improvement activity across the business by sharing trends, findings and practical recommendations.
• Use modern technologies, including AI assisted tools, to work smarter and deliver better results.

Experience:

• Essential: Strong attention to detail with a proactive mindset, confident working in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of inspection techniques within a manufacturing or engineering setting.
• Experience using measurement tools, gauges or inspection equipment.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions accurately and work to defined standards, specifications or procedures.
• Good IT skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Able to input, manage and validate data accurately.
• Understanding of Health and Safety and environmental requirements.
• Experience using AI tools or willingness to learn and apply AI in the role.

Desirable: Experience working within a quality or inspection role in defence, automotive or manufacturing sectors. Exposure to non-conformance management or root cause analysis, for example 5WHY or 8D.

NP Aerospace is a global leader in armour technology manufacturing and vehicle integration, delivering high-performance, lifesaving solutions for the defence and security industry.

Our mission is to improve and protect lives, and our vision is to be a leading provider of innovative solutions that solve our customers' complex challenges. Our values - Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, and Dedication form the bedrock of our culture.

NP Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, colour, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Please note: If successful, you will be required to sign the Official Secrets Act and successfully pass the necessary checks before you can begin your employment with NP Aerospace.