Senior Quality Inspector

Matchtech · Essex, England

Senior Quality Inspector at Matchtech, based in Essex, England. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Essex, England
Contract
Permanent
Posted
2 weeks ago
Closes
28 Dec 2026
Sector
Quality Engineer

Reference 610877

About the role


Our client, a respected organisation within the aerospace sector, is seeking a Senior Inspector to join its permanent Quality Engineering team. The role will involve ensuring aerospace components and processes meet stringent quality, safety and regulatory standards through accurate inspection, reporting and collaboration across engineering and production functions.

Key deliverables and Responsibilities:

·Manage the Inspection Priorities working and communicating with relevant departments daily and

as required.

·Supervising the day-to-day running of the Inspection Department.

·Provide guidance and support to the Inspectors or other members of Quality on how to inspect

parts and how to use calibrated equipment.

·Manage, review and action the Inspection Queries.

·Manage, review and action shelf-life inventory within the company.

·Manage, review and action Product Non-Conformities and supplier returns.

·Support continuous improvement activities regarding product quality to identify ways to improve the

processes.

·Perform dimensional, visual and documentation inspection on incoming parts from vendors,

customers and outgoing products for shipment to customers.

·Identify and perform material / parts for ad-hoc sample inspection based on customer feedback,

non-conformance and / or part criticality.

·Document and review the Inspection results and outcomes / dispositions by completing detailed

reports / inspection checklists and performance records.

·Create, Manage and Review FAIRs in accordance with AS9102.

·Assist and participate with the investigation of Root Cause failure mode investigation of customer

feedback, returns, etc.

·Document product quality issues / concerns into Quality Concerns and liaise with relevant

stakeholders to identify and implement areas of improvemen

Determine and oversee inspection standards for incoming goods.

Note: This list is not exhaustive, and you may be required to perform other work-related tasks as

and when required.

Requirements - experience/qualifications: · Previously worked within an Inspection / Quality Job Role. · Prior experience of reading and understanding technical data including drawings and specifications. · Prior experience of using measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, etc. · Knowledge of aerospace regulations. · Knowledge of problem-solving techniques and tools. · Knowledge of AS9102 and ISO 2859-1. · Ability to understand paperwork trace documentation. · Preferably Technical engineering apprenticeship served. · Must be computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Outlook, Word, MS Office. · Numeracy and literacy skills.

Reference: 610877 · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 28 Dec 2026 · Listed via Matchtech

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