The post holder will be responsible for for independently verifying product conformity against engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements using approved inspection methods and calibrated equipment. Responsible for identifying and raising non-conformances and any quality related areas for improvement to the operations and quality teams to ensure a prompt resolution. Support containment, root cause analysis, corrective actions and continuous improvement activities to prevent reoccurrence of quality issues. Hour of work Monday-Friday 06:30-14:45.
Responsibilities
- Perform independent product verification checks to ensure parts, assemblies and finished products conform to engineering drawings and design specifications.
- Follows general inspection guidelines to conduct visual, cosmetic, dimensional, mechanical, and functional inspections on a wide variety of components, assemblies, equipment, systems, supplies and materials.
- Escalate quality concerns affecting product safety, compliance or customer requirements.
- Follow all health & safety procedures and report accidents and near misses.
- Provide direct feedback to the area’s Quality Assurance Engineer, Lead, Technical Lead and Operators after each formal inspection.
- Participate in Material Review Boards and authorise or reject proposed product dispositions (Use As-Is, Rework, Scrap and Return to Vendor).
- Offer recommendations to resolve recurring deficiencies found during inspections.
- Where necessary conduct first article inspection of parts, assemblies, equipment and tooling.
- Maintain necessary inspection logs and write inspection reports.
- Provide training/coaching to as required to address deficiencies identified during audits/inspection.
- Ensure all snags are entered into the appropriate snag workbooks for later analysis.
- To ensure seats are weighed, dimensionally verified and electrically tested.
- Participate in start of shift meetings to ensure clear understanding of planned activities and targets.
- Conduct daily product audits using the product audit checklist.
- Conduct daily Critical Control Point checks to verify conformity of product.
- Ensure inspection areas are always clean, tidy and FOD free.
- Report any/all unapproved rework to Quality Assurance Engineer and Assembly/Manufacturing Manager,
- Inspect kitted parts supplied to line to ensure they are fit for use.
- Liaise with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure there is a valid reason for any left-over parts after the completion of a build stage.
- Validate conformity of any surplus parts for return to stores.
- Ensure all paperwork for product is correctly controlled during build and inspection.
Reward
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
- 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
- £5,000 employee referral bonus
- Health cash plan
- Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
- Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Life Assurance Scheme at x4 gross salary
- Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
- Women in Business - Corporate Member
- Wellbeing Initiatives
- Employee Recognition scheme
- Service Awards
- Local charity / sponsorship activities
- Dedicated employee parking
- Discounted Gym membership
- Learning and development opportunities
- Career progression
Requirements
Essential
- Minimum 1 years’ experience in a Quality, Manufacturing or Engineering environment.
- Educated to a minimum of GCSE Level, with Grade C or above in Maths and English and/ or a recognised engineering apprenticeship.
- Working knowledge of a Quality Management System (QMS).
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Demonstrable ability to accurately read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances and specifications.
- Experience using calibrated inspection equipment (e.g. verniers, micrometers).
- Experience identifying, documenting and communicating non-conformances.
We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.
Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.
The closing date for applications is the 9th August 2026 at 17:00.
For further infomation contact [email protected]
