We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Quality Inspector to join our team in Rotherham. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will take ownership of inspection activities and play a key role in ensuring products meet customer specifications and industry standards including ISO9001:2015 and AS9100.
This is a hands-on leadership role, where you will manage, mentor, and develop a team of 3 Inspectors, driving a high-performance, quality-focused culture across the department.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, supervise, and motivate a team of 3 Inspectors to achieve daily production and quality targets
- Set clear expectations, monitor performance, and provide regular feedback and coaching
- Develop team capability through training, mentoring, and skills development
- Foster a positive, engaged, and accountable team culture
- Promote strong communication and collaboration across departments
- Encourage a continuous improvement mindset within the team
Quality & Inspection Activities
- Perform dimensional, visual, and functional inspections on components and assemblies
- Ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and aerospace standards
- Use inspection equipment such as CMM, gauges, and micrometers, maintaining calibration records
- Complete inspection documentation including FAIRs, ISIRs, and PAPS (Production Approval Process documentation) accurately
- Maintain traceability and audit-ready quality records
Quality Management & Continuous Improvement
- Identify non-conformances and raise NCRs in a timely manner
- Support root cause analysis and corrective / preventive actions
- Manage quality documentation and training matrices
- Contribute to internal and external audits
- Recommend and implement improvements to inspection processes and methodologies
- Support new project quality development, including PAPS submissions and approvals
- Maintain high standards of supplier quality
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams
- Support customer queries and ensure timely resolution of quality issues
- Collaborate with suppliers and external stakeholders where required
About You
Experience & Qualifications
- Proven experience in a quality inspection role within engineering, aerospace, or manufacturing
- Previous experience of people management or team leadership
- Strong understanding of ISO9001 / AS9100 quality systems
- Experience of completing or supporting PAPS (Production Approval Process) submissions
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Experience with CMM and inspection equipment
- Quality qualification (desirable but not essential)
- Experience producing FAIRs / inspection documentation (desirable)
Leadership & Behavioural Competencies
We’re looking for a leader who can inspire and engage others. You will demonstrate:
- Strong people leadership and team development skills
- Ability to engage, motivate, and influence at all levels
- A coaching mindset with a passion for developing others
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive, solution-focused approach to problem solving
- Confidence in decision-making and driving accountability
- High attention to detail with a “right first time” mindset
- Ability to lead change and drive continuous improvement
- Self-motivation with the ability to work independently
What We Offer
- Opportunity to lead and shape a small, high-impact inspection team
- A role with strong visibility across the business
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A collaborative and quality-driven working environment
If you’re an experienced Quality Inspector ready to take the next step into leadership—or an established leader looking for a fresh challenge—we’d love to hear from you.
