Goods Inwards Inspector

MBDA UK; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension contribution

Overtime

Flexi Leave

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Site facilities

Healthcare plan

Job summary

MBDA UK Ltd is seeking a Senior Logistics Inspection Associate to verify and accept procured product against contractual conditions, read assembly drawings, and inspect PCB assemblies to ensure compliance and high-quality finishes.

You will produce inspection documentation, manage non-conformances, and support the secure, safe, and efficient handling of goods on a predominantly on-site/ hybrid site in Stevenage, with a strong emphasis on quality and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma, etc.).
• Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ).
• Team player with customer focus.
• Adaptable to work-related processes and working practices.
• SAP experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Verify and accept procured product in line with contractual conditions.
• Practiced in reading and understanding assembly drawings.
• Examining the finish of all parts to detect faulty finishing or painting, deterioration of surfaces etc.
• Undertaking first article inspections.
• Produce relevant inspection/quality control documentation.
• Check and complete all paperwork associated with the delivered article.
• Ensure inspection service level agreements are met in line with manufacturing demand.
• Control defect items via segregation from good product.
• Raise and maintain relevant defect reports.
• Maintain product verification approval process via regular audits.
• Inspection of PCB.
• Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process.
• Maintain to the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality.
• Contribute to the maintenance of an orderly and safe working environment.

Skills

Team player

Customer focus

Adaptable to processes

Education

Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard)

Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma, etc.)

Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Join our team at MBDA UK Ltd and contribute to our high-quality products as a Senior Logistics Inspection Associate. You will play a vital role in maintaining our standards of excellence by ensuring that all received goods meet our strict quality and compliance requirements. Your work will be instrumental in our success and highly appreciated.

Salary: Circa £40,000 Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or Dual National Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking.
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

The opportunity:

• Verify and accept procured product in line with contractual conditions.
• Practiced in reading and understanding assembly drawings
• Examining the finish of all parts to detect faulty finishing or painting, deterioration of surfaces etc.
• Undertaking first article inspections.
• Produce relevant inspection/quality control documentation.
• Check and complete all paperwork associated with the delivered article.
• Ensure inspection service level agreements are met in line with manufacturing demand.
• Control defect items via segregation from good product.
• Raise and maintain relevant defect reports.
• Maintain product verification approval process via regular audits.
• Inspection of PCB
• Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process.
• Maintain to the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality.
• Contribute to the maintenance of an orderly and safe working environment.

What we're looking for from you:

• .Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard)
• Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma, etc.)
• Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ)
• *Not required if a L3 apprenticeship standard has been achieved
• The successful candidate should be a team player who is able to demonstrate customer focus.
• They should be adaptable to any work-related processes and working practices
• SAP experience is desirable.

Our company:

Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more... We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

What we do matters. Because defence matters. As a leading company in the defence industry we support our nations by delivering essential military capabilities, both for today and the future. We are proud to be an award-winning employer and are proud of the growing diversity of our workforce. Our people are the ones who drive our constant innovation and deliver against challenging targets.

Whatever your background, we welcome your application to MBDA UK and look forward to speaking with you soon.