Join Our Growing Team. As part of our continued growth, Silcoms is seeking an experienced Night Shift Quality Inspector to join our Quality team. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a well-established aerospace manufacturer, producing high-precision components for leading aerospace programmes. With ongoing investment in our people, technology, and future growth, you'll be joining a business that values quality, teamwork, and continuous development.
Benefits
- 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays
- UK Healthcare free benefits
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Birthday Annual Leave
- Free onsite parking
- Inhouse Counsel/ Silcoms Voice
- Free tea & coffee
- Company Pension
- Long service awards
- Dress down Fridays
- Specsavers vouchers
- EAP
- Death in service
The Role
As a Night Shift Quality Inspector, you will be responsible for conducting inspections throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring all components and processes comply with engineering drawings, customer specifications, and aerospace quality requirements.
You will work closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to support manufacturing activities, investigate quality concerns, and ensure products are released in accordance with company and customer standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct First-Off, In-Process, Subcontract, and Final Inspection activities.
- Inspect components using a range of inspection methods, including:
- Visual inspection
- Hand-held measuring equipment
- First principle inspection techniques
- CMM inspection and interpretation of results
- Verify engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection programmes align with batch card requirements.
- Ensure all inspection activities are completed in accordance with procedures and operational requirements.
- Confirm products are free from Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and comply with FOD programme requirements.
- Ensure inspection equipment is calibrated and fit for purpose.
- Review manufacturing documentation, batch cards, concessions, deviation permits, and non-conformance records.
- Raise and complete deviation reports and non-conformance reports where required.
- Support investigations into quality issues and assist with corrective actions.
- Complete inspection records and quality documentation accurately.
- Act as an authorised stamp holder in accordance with aerospace quality standards.
- Support continuous improvement and quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensure effective communication and handover between shifts.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment in line with 5S principles.
About You
Essential Experience & Skills
- Previous experience as a Quality Inspector within a precision engineering, aerospace, or manufacturing environment.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
- Experience using a variety of manual inspection equipment.
- Knowledge of First-Off, In-Process, and Final Inspection activities.
- Strong understanding of quality systems and manufacturing processes.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
Desirable
- Aerospace manufacturing experience.
- Experience using CMM equipment and interpreting inspection reports.
- Knowledge of FOD requirements and aerospace quality standards.
- Experience raising NCRs, concessions, and deviation permits.
- Understanding of AS9100 quality systems.
- Authorised Stamp Holder experience.
About Us
Silcoms is a leading UK precision engineering manufacturer with over 80 years of experience supplying complex aerospace engine components to customers worldwide. Combining engineering excellence with advanced manufacturing technology, we are committed to delivering the highest standards of quality, innovation, and performance. As we continue to grow and invest in our people and capabilities, we offer exciting opportunities to join a business at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing.
Apply Now
Join a business with a proud engineering heritage, exciting growth plans, and a reputation for excellence within the aerospace industry. If you're ready for your next challenge and want to be part of something special, apply now and take your career to new heights with Silcoms.
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Farnworth BL4 9QN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
