Senior Quality Inspector

Senior Quality Inspector Location: Barrow-in-Furness Duration: 12 months (maternity cover) Hourly Rate: £32.65 PAYE or £43.93 Umbrella 37 Hours – Day shifts (3 on 4 off) Full Time Onsite Role The Opportunity BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Quality Inspector to join our Quality team in Barrow-in-Furness. This role is responsible for carrying out inspection activities throughout the build process, ensuring products meet required quality standards, specifications and customer requirements. Working as part of a professional Quality team, you will undertake inspections, support the resolution of non-conformances and contribute to the delivery of high-quality products on some of the UK's most complex engineering programmes. What you'll be doing • Carrying out inspections in accordance with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) • Verifying product compliance using calibrated measuring equipment • Recording and reviewing non-conformances and supporting corrective actions • Producing inspection reports and quality documentation • Supporting audits, customer walk-rounds and quality reviews • Working closely with production, engineering and customer representatives • Providing guidance and support to junior members of the Quality team • Maintaining high standards of Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Skills & Experience • Experience within a Quality Inspection role in a manufacturing or engineering environment • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and procedures • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills • Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or EN9100 would be advantageous Qualifications • HNC/NC in a relevant technical discipline, or • Recognised trade apprenticeship/time-served background with equivalent experience Please note: This role may be subject to security clearance and export control restrictions.