Detail Inspector

Martin-Baker Aircraft Company Ltd; Denham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Insurance

Early finish Friday

Training & development

Annual leave 25 days

Cycle to work

Job summary

Martin-Baker Aircraft Company Ltd in Denham is seeking an Inspector in the Detail Inspection department to perform component testing and inspection, ensuring QA compliance and accurate documentation.

You will generate inspection records, operate CNC contour tracers and metrology tools, and interpret drawings and procedures to ensure traceability and safety. This onsite role offers a chance to contribute to life-saving equipment and develop expertise in precision aerospace inspection.

Qualifications

• Relevant inspection experience with inspection tools and equipment.
• Numeracy and geometry skills.
• Broad ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using CMM or equivalent measuring aids desirable.
• General manufacturing/engineering background.

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain inspection documentation per QA policies.
• Create, test, validate and maintain inspection programs for CNC contour tracers and metrology systems.
• Handle materials to comply with safety regulations and instructions.
• Accurately interpret drawings and procedures to apply ADRs and finishes.

Skills

Relevant inspection experience

Numeracy

Engineering drawings interpretation

CMM / measuring aids experience

Manufacturing / engineering background

Tools

CMM

Job description

Join us as an Inspector in the Detail Inspection department at our Denham site where you’ll undertake a variety of processes for product verification of parts and components, ensuring that all inspection activities are delivered efficiently. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to products that save lives, whilst developing your expertise in complex assemblies.

Direct Impact, Global Scale. Life-Saving Mission.

At Martin-Baker, the work we do matters. We design, manufacture and support life-saving equipment used by aircrew around the world. Our products operate in demanding environments, where quality, reliability and attention to detail are critical.

We’re proud of our long history in aerospace and defence, also focused on the future. Joining Martin-Baker means becoming part of a business with a clear purpose, strong engineering capability and a long-term commitment to its people, products and customers.

Whether you work in engineering, operations, commercial, finance, supply chain or support functions, your contribution helps deliver equipment that protects lives. It is challenging work, but it is also meaningful, and with over 7800 lives saved, it gives our people the opportunity to be part of something with real impact.

The Opportunity

To carry out testing/ inspection of components using a variety of processes and techniques in accordance with Quality Assurance Instructions and or technical specifications / documents.

This is an onsite role based at our Denham site.

What You’ll Do

• To generate, maintain inspection documentation in accordance with the relevant Company Quality Assurance policy.
• To be conversant with and employ appropriate techniques as specified on the job cards relevant to specific components Create, test, validate and maintain inspection programmes for CNC contour tracers, vision machines and other automated or semi-automated metrology systems
• To handle materials, goods and components appropriately to comply with safety regulations and handling / machining instructions
• Accurately interpret component drawings/test procedures and relevant information so that, part numbers, drawing issues, relevant ADR’s, process specification and surface finishes can be accurately identified and applied).

What We’re Looking For

• Relevant Inspection experience and of using inspection tools, hand tools and equipment.
• Numeracy and geometry skills.
• Broad experience of reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• General work background in manufacturing / engineering.
• Experience of using CMM (or equivalent) and other mechanical / electronic measuring/visual measuring aids desirable.
• Share and demonstrate the Martin-Baker values.

Our Values

At Martin-Baker, we value professionalism, understanding, teamwork, humility, accountability and integrity. We look for people who take pride in their work, collaborate openly and act with care because the work we do matters.

What We Offer

• Excellent pension package with strong employer support — Martin-Baker contributes 9% of your salary (non-contributory to the employee), with further employer contributions that grow as you increase your own
• Life Assurance
• Lunchtime finish on a Friday
• Personalised training and development plan
• 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Occupational Health team
• Cycle to work scheme including e-bikes

We believe in equal opportunity, committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected. We want you to be able to do your best work.

Martin-Baker is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, showing our support and commitment to our Armed Forces and their families, proudly supporting those who serve.

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). For more information and guidance please visit https://martin-baker.com/security-vetting

The role also involves access to information governed by U.S. Export Control Laws (including ITAR); therefore, all applicants must satisfy ITAR eligibility requirements.