At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor a team of inspectors to ensure top-notch product quality.
- Company: Join a dynamic aerospace company focused on quality and innovation.
- Benefits: Ongoing training, leadership opportunities, and a collaborative work culture.
- Other info: Exciting chance to shape a high-performance team in a thriving environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in quality assurance while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality inspection and strong leadership abilities required.
The predicted salary is between 35550 - 43450 £ per year.
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
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.
Senior Quality Inspector in Rotherham employer: Trelleborg Group
Trelleborg is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment in Tewkesbury where employees can thrive. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and professional development, we provide ample opportunities for growth and training, alongside competitive benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, generous holiday allowance, and comprehensive insurance cover. Join our close-knit community and contribute to our mission of engineering a better world while enjoying a fulfilling career in manufacturing.
