Goods Inwards Inspector

Eaton Group; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s IS AER MSD division in Cheltenham is seeking a Goods Inwards Inspector to ensure that all incoming materials, components, and assemblies meet aerospace quality, regulatory, and contractual standards before release to production.

You will verify supplier documentation, inspect against drawings, and use calibrated tools to maintain traceability in ERP/MRP. This role supports audits and drives continuous improvement in the goods inwards process.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace quality inspection.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Familiar with AS9100 and aerospace documentation requirements.
• Experience using inspection tools and gauges.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional, visual, and documentation inspections on incoming goods against drawings and purchase orders.
• Verify supplier documentation such as Certificates of Conformance (CoC), FAIRs, and traceability records.
• Use calibrated inspection tools and report non-conformities per quality procedures.
• Record inspection results in ERP/MRP and maintain compliant records for audits.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality Engineering, and Production to resolve issues.

Skills

Quality inspection

AS9100 knowledge

Engineering drawings

CoC/FAIR compliance

Calibrated tools

Documentation discipline

ERP/MRP systems

CMM interpretation

Tools

CMM data interpretation

Job description

Eaton’s IS AER MSD division is currently seeking a Goods Inwards Inspector.

What you’ll do:

Eaton MSD Cheltenham is looking for a Goods Inwards Inspector to ensure that all incoming materials, components, and assemblies supplied to the organisation meet required aerospace quality, regulatory, and contractual standards before being released into production. The role safeguards product integrity maintains compliance with aerospace quality systems (e.g., AS9100), and prevents non conforming material from entering the manufacturing process.

Inspection & Verification

• Perform dimensional, visual, and documentation inspections on incoming goods against engineering drawings, specifications, purchase orders, and quality requirements.
• Verify supplier documentation such as Certificates of Conformance (CoC), material certifications, test reports, FAIRs (AS9102), and traceability records.
• Use a range of inspection tools, including verniers, micrometers, height gauges, CMM outputs, and other calibrated equipment.
• Identify, segregate, and record non conforming materials in accordance with company quality procedures.

Quality Control & Compliance

• Ensure all inspections comply with AS9100, customer-specific requirements, and internal quality standards.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate and complete inspection records.
• Maintain effective control of calibrated tools and verify they are within valid calibration periods.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and root cause analysis for supplier issues.

Data Management & Reporting

• Accurately record inspection results in the company ERP/MRP or quality management system.
• Raise non conformance reports (NCRs) and communicate issues promptly to Quality and Supply Chain teams.
• Maintain organised records of incoming inspections for traceability and audit readiness.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with Supply Chain, Quality Engineering, Production, and Suppliers to resolve inspection and documentation issues.
• Provide feedback to the Purchasing team on supplier performance and recurring non conformances.
• Support continuous improvement in the Goods Inwards process.
• Provide feedback to the Purchasing team on supplier performance and recurring non conformances.
• Support continuous improvement in the Goods Inwards process.

May be require travel to suppliers to support source inspection

Qualifications:

• Training or certification in quality inspection (e.g., IPC, AS9102, or equivalent).

Skills:

• Proven experience in a quality, inspection, or goods inwards role within aerospace, defence, or precision engineering.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, geometric tolerances, specifications, and material standards.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace documentation requirements (CoC, FAIR, traceability, etc.).
• Competent in using a variety of mechanical inspection tools and gauges.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation discipline.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross functionally.
• IT literacy, including Microsoft Office and experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry such as aerospace, defence, or medical.
• Knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies (5S, Kaizen).
• Experience with CMM data interpretation.

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.