Quality Inspector in Crawley

At Unum Aircraft Seating, we're redefining business class with smart, adaptable seating designed for comfort, reliability, and on-time delivery. Culture matters to us. We're looking for thoughtful, respectful team players who take ownership, collaborate openly, and contribute to a positive, high-performing environment.

As we continue to scale and deliver next-generation aircraft seating, we're looking for a Quality Inspector to help ensure our products consistently meet the highest engineering, customer, and aerospace regulatory standards. This is a hands-on role where precision, compliance, and collaboration are key.

Why Join Unum? Be part of a growing, ambitious business with a startup mentality and a culture built on collaboration, sustainability, and quality.

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 1pm finish on Fridays
• Pension scheme
• Electric car & cycle-to-work schemes
• Employee discounts

What you'll do in this role as our Quality Inspector:

• Conduct inspection activities across incoming goods, in-process manufacturing, and final product release.
• Perform dimensional and visual inspections using a range of inspection equipment and measurement techniques.
• Support and complete First Article Inspection (FAI) activities in line with AS9102 requirements.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements to verify product conformity.
• Record inspection results accurately and maintain structured quality documentation and traceability records.
• Raise and support investigations into non-conformances, ensuring issues are clearly documented and communicated.
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to resolve quality concerns and support corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 quality management standards and internal quality procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, process capability, and inspection efficiency.
• Assist with calibration control and the proper use and care of inspection equipment where required.

What we're looking for in a Quality Inspector:

• Experience within an aerospace or precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of inspection techniques and quality assurance processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T).
• Proficiency in the use of inspection tools and measurement equipment.
• High attention to detail with a structured and methodical approach to documentation.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident communicator able to collaborate across engineering, quality, and production teams.

Nice to have:

• Hands-on experience with First Article Inspection (FAI).
• Good working knowledge of AS9102 and AS9100 standards.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience using digital inspection records or ERP/MRP systems within manufacturing.

Key attributes for success:

• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement
• Proactive problem-solving mindset
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Collaborative, team-oriented working style

Ready to help deliver world-class aircraft seating through precision inspection and quality assurance? Apply now — we’d love to hear from you.

Unum Aircraft Seating is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued and respected. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to commencing employment.

At Unum, we're dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for all applicants and a first-class candidate experience. If you require any reasonable adjustments during your interview process, please let us know.