Quality Control Inspector (Night Shift)

Our client, a leader in global aerospace component manufacturing, is seeking an experienced Quality Control Inspector (Night Shift), to join their quality control department based in Havering, Greater London.
On Offer:

• Competitive salary including an additional late shift premium (depending on experience).
• Working Hours Monday-Thursday 17:00 to 3.15am
• Private Healthcare – employee contribution scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Holidays, initially 23 days plus bank holidays (increases to 26 days in the fifth year of employment)
• Family Friendlier working hours (some flexibility possible on start / finish times and shorter working day on Fridays)
• Life Assurance (four times salary)
• Pension Scheme (Company Contribution 3%)
• Whirlpool Discount Scheme
• On-site parking

Purpose of the Quality Control Inspector (Night Shift)
As Quality Control Inspector you will ensure that all parts, assemblies, and finished components meet engineering specifications, customer requirements, and Quality Management System standards. This role safeguards product compliance through accurate inspection, thorough documentation, and proactive identification of non‑conformance across the manufacturing and supply chain process.
Key Responsibilities of the Quality Control Inspector (Night Shift)

• Verify parts, assemblies, and sub‑assemblies against engineering drawings, Quality Management System requirements, and any specific customer standards.
• Ensure inspection records are completed accurately with full, auditable traceability.
• Support Production by carrying out timely batch first‑off verification.
• Produce and compile First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Perform inspection activities across all areas of manufacturing and the wider supply chain as needed.
• Identify, document, and report non‑conformances in line with company procedures.
• Maintain strict adherence to Quality Assurance and HSE policies and procedures at all times.
• Raise and escalate quality issues to production management and quality engineering when required.

To be Considered for the Quality Control Inspector (Night Shift)

• Proficient with inspection gauges, measuring equipment, and CMM operation
• Interpret technical data, drawings, specifications, and FAIR documentation
• Goods inward inspection experience with finished products/components
• Aerospace experience preferred but not essential
• Precision component inspection ensuring drawing compliance
• Knowledge of Imperial/metric geometrical definitions
• Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately
• Apply industry and quality standards
• ERP/MRP systems experience (Javelin preferred) desirable
• MSA, NDT, SPC, and ISO/ASME awareness desirable

For more details, contact Willis Global - a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Aviation & Aerospace industry

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