Inspection & Test Plan Co-ordinator (FTC)

STS Defence; Gosport; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Defence is seeking an Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) Co-ordinator on a fixed-term contract to join our Quality team. You will maintain ITPs throughout the production lifecycle, ensuring compliance with customer orders and quality requirements, and prepare documentation for customer review and approval.

You will work cross-functionally with Quality, Production, Engineering and Project teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, acting as gatekeeper for quality hold points and supporting

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Quality, Manufacturing or Engineering environment.
• Experience with quality documentation and controlled records.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) throughout production.
• Ensure ITPs are up to date at every production stage.
• Gather, verify and maintain CoCs, certificates, GRNs, test reports, Works Orders and Route Cards.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and available for customer review and sign-off.
• Monitor production against ITP hold points and escalate as needed.
• Gatekeeper for quality hold points; stop progress until inspections and approvals are complete.
• Support audits by providing complete quality records.
• Identify documentation gaps and drive resolution.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

Excel

Word

Document control

Job description

Inspection & Test Plan Co-ordinator (FTC)

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) Co-ordinator (FTC) to join our Quality team. This is a key role responsible for ensuring Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) are accurately maintained throughout the production lifecycle, supporting compliance with customer purchase orders and quality requirements.

As more of our customers require completed ITPs as part of their project deliverables, this role is essential in ensuring all quality documentation is complete, traceable, and readily available for customer review and approval.

You will be a methodical and organised individual with excellent attention to detail and a passion for quality and compliance. You will be confident communicating with multiple departments and able to manage documentation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and maintain Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) throughout the manufacturing and build process
• Ensure ITPs are completed progressively and remain up to date at every stage of production
• Gather, verify, and maintain all supporting quality documentation, including:
• Certificates of Conformity (CoCs)
• Material Certificates
• Goods Received Notes (GRNs)
• Test Reports
• Works Orders
• Route Cards
• Any additional documentation required to demonstrate full process compliance
• Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete, and available for customer review and sign-off
• Monitor production against ITP hold points and notify relevant project stakeholders when inspections or approvals are required
• Act as the gatekeeper for quality hold points, ensuring production does not progress until the required inspections and approvals have been completed
• Work closely with Quality, Production, Engineering and Project teams to ensure compliance with customer and internal quality requirements
• Support internal and external audits by providing complete and accurate quality records
• Identify documentation gaps and work proactively with the wider business to resolve them

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Quality, Manufacturing or Engineering environment
• Experience working with quality documentation and controlled records
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Experience with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Knowledge of quality management systems and ISO standards
• Understanding of manufacturing documentation and traceability requirements
• Experience working with customer quality requirements and project documentation