Quality Control Inspector

Mirus As; Hingham; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced company pension

25 days annual leave + birthday

Flexible working hours

Training and development

Job summary

Mirus Aircraft Seating Ltd. is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to join the Quality team in Hingham, Norfolk.

The role focuses on inspecting components and assemblies to ensure conformity with drawings, specs and customer requirements, while maintaining thorough records and supporting continuous improvement. You will work hands-on across manufacturing processes, collaborating with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to resolve quality issues and uphold high standards of product quality

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection within manufacturing or aerospace environments.
• Hands-on inspection using measurement equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and quality docs.
• Excellent attention to detail with methodical, consistent inspection approach.
• Strong problem solving skills and practical corrective action suggestions.
• Familiarity with aerospace or regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspection of components, parts and assemblies per drawings and quality requirements.
• Complete inspection records and documentation, including FAI reports.
• Identify non-conforming product and support containment and disposition.
• Use measurement equipment to verify dimensional and visual requirements.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering to investigate quality issues and drive corrective actions.
• Support first-off, in-process and final inspections as needed; promote quality culture.

Skills

Quality inspection

Measurement equipment

Reading drawings/specs

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Aerospace familiarity

Education

Quality/Engineering/Manufacturing qualification

Job description

LOCATION: Hingham, Norfolk (NR9) – Office based role
DEPARTMENT: Quality
SALARY: Competitive
HOURS: Full time/permanent - 37 hours per week (Mon – Thurs: 8hrs/ Fri: 5 hrs – finish early)

About the role

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Control Inspector will carry out inspection activities across Mirus manufacturing operations, ensuring products and components conform to engineering drawings, specifications, customer requirements and applicable quality standards.

In this role, you will take responsibility for completing accurate and timely inspections, identifying and recording non-conformances, and working collaboratively with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to support effective resolution of quality issues. You’ll help maintain a high standard of product quality throughout the manufacturing process, from incoming components through to completed aircraft seating assemblies.

You will work closely with the wider Quality team to maintain inspection records, support continuous improvement activities and ensure that quality concerns are communicated clearly and addressed effectively. This is an important hands-on role for someone who takes pride in getting the detail right and wants to make a positive contribution to the quality of our products.

In your role as our Quality Control Inspector, you will:

• Carry out inspection of components, parts and completed assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, inspection plans and quality requirements.
• Complete accurate inspection records and documentation, including FAI reports ensuring results are recorded clearly and traceably.
• Identify, record and communicate non-conforming product and support the appropriate containment and disposition activities.
• Use appropriate measuring and inspection equipment to verify dimensional and visual requirements.
• Work closely with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to investigate quality issues, identify root causes and support effective corrective actions.
• Support first-off, in-process and final inspection activities as required across the manufacturing process.
• Raise quality concerns promptly and provide clear feedback to relevant stakeholders to help prevent recurrence.
• Support internal quality initiatives, continuous improvement activities and the maintenance of a strong quality culture across the business.

About you

To help Mirus continue our journey of growth, you will bring your passion for quality, attention to detail and drive for engineering excellence along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

• Previous experience within a quality inspection, manufacturing, engineering or aerospace environment.
• Hands on experience of inspection activities and using measurement equipment.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and quality documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical and consistent approach to inspection.
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to provide practical and effective solutions.
• Results driven, able to prioritise and meet deadlines and to seek support when required.
• Familiarity with aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience within the aerospace industry or aircraft interiors sector.
• Experience of working with non-conformance, corrective action and continuous improvement processes.
• Relevant Quality, Engineering or Manufacturing qualification.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and controlled technical documentation.
• Ability to complete and review First Article Inspection Reports.

Personal skills / attributes:

• Able to perform a broad range of tasks efficiently and manage priorities.
• Attention to detail and maintaining quality standards whilst ensuring on-time completion.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing product design, customer requirements, processes and/or priorities.
• Confident communicating quality issues clearly and professionally with colleagues across the business.
• Comfortable with travel between Hingham and Reading offices when required.

Be eligible to work in the UK, comfortable commuting or being based in Hingham, Norfolk and work flexible hours required

Please kindly note, at this moment in time we are respectfully not engaging with any agencies for our roles.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded in 2015, Mirus Aircraft Seating Ltd has grown rapidly to become a leading aircraft seating OEM, with operations in the UK, Malaysia and China.We seek excellence at every step, from conception to delivery and beyond.

“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way, by those who dare to challenge the accepted norm.”

We believe form, function, innovation, sustainability, and the best possible passenger experience are all mutual cornerstones of success when putting pen to paper on a new design and delivering to our airline customers.

Along with our proven record of delivering large and small scale OEM and airline retrofit programs to some of the biggest names in the industry, we are committed to bringing the highest quality seating and unparalleled service to our customers.

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• Enhanced company pension. Up to 8% contribution (4% employee/ 4% employer)
• 25 days annual leave with an additional day off on your birthday, plus bank holidays
• Option to buy one week’s additional annual leave each year
• Agile working. Flexible start and finish
• Early finish on a Friday
• Full company Christmas shut down
• Training and development
• Generous family friendly benefits
• SimplyHealth (covers opticians, dental and GP)

At Mirus, we’re committed to creating a welcoming environment for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments during your interview process, please let us know.

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