Goods Inwards Inspector

Eaton; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Goods Inwards Inspector to ensure incoming materials meet aerospace quality, regulatory, and contractual standards before entering production. The role safeguards product integrity, supports AS9100 compliance, and maintains inspection records and traceability.

You will verify CoCs, material certifications, test reports, and FAIRs, use precision inspection tools, and collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, and Production to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Training or certification in quality inspection (IPC, AS9102 or equivalent).
• Experience in aerospace/defence/precision engineering quality/inspection roles.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, tolerances and material standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional, visual, and documentation inspections on incoming goods against drawings, specs and PO requirements.
• Verify supplier documentation (CoC, material certs, test reports, FAIRs, traceability).
• Use a range of inspection tools (verniers, micrometers, height gauges, CMM outputs).
• Record non-conformances and raise NCRs; communicate issues to Quality and Supply Chain.
• Maintain calibration records and support audits; ensure traceability.

Skills

Quality inspection experience

Reading drawings & tolerances

AS9100 knowledge

Use of inspection tools

Attention to detail

Cross-functional communication

ERP/MRP familiarity

Aerospace/defence industry

Lean/continuous improvement

CMM data interpretation

Education

Quality inspection training or certification (IPC/AS9102)

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

Height gauges

CMM data interpretation tools

Job description

Eaton’s IS AER MSDdivision is currently seeking aGoods 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.