Job Role: Senior Quality Inspector

Location: Rotherham

Job Type: Permanent-

About the job

A manufacturing business in Rotherham is looking for a Senior Quality Inspector to take ownership of inspection activities and lead a small team of inspectors. Reporting to the Quality Manager, this is a hands-on role combining day-to-day inspection work with team leadership, mentoring and continuous improvement.

The role

• Lead, supervise and develop a team of inspectors to meet quality and production targets
• Carry out 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, and maintain calibration records
• Complete inspection documentation including FAIRs, ISIRs and PAPS accurately
• Support root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions
• Contribute to internal and external audits
• Collaborate with suppliers and external stakeholders where required

What you''ll need

• Proven experience in a quality inspection role within engineering, aerospace or manufacturing
• Previous experience in people management or team leadership
• Strong understanding of ISO9001 and AS9100 quality systems
• Experience completing or supporting PAPS submissions
• Experience with CMM and inspection equipment
• A coaching mindset with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, solution-focused approach to problem solving

What you''ll get

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free flu jabs
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Ongoing training and development opportunities