Senior Quality Inspector – Dimensional Control & NDE

Matchtech; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is recruiting an experienced Quality Inspector for a major submarine programme based in Barrow. You will conduct specialist inspections, use calibrated measuring tools, and drive non-conformance investigations to support continuous improvement.

The role requires knowledge of ISO 9001/EN9100, strong drawing interpretation, and the ability to coach junior team members while partnering with engineering, manufacturing and customer stakeholders. 4 days on-site, Barrow site.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Inspection within manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, marine or defence sectors.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or EN9100 quality standards.
• Specialist quality discipline with understanding of broader quality functions.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, procedures and contractual requirements.
• Experience using calibrated measuring equipment and inspection tools.
• Strong non-conformance management and continuous improvement knowledge.
• Familiar with root cause analysis techniques (5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.).
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional communication.
• Understanding of Business Management Systems and Operational Assurance.
• Knowledge of ITAR export control is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Undertake product inspections during build activities per approved ITPs.
• Carry out specialist inspections across disciplines such as NDE, radiography, dimensional control, and more.
• Utilise calibrated measuring equipment to assess tolerances and identify non-conformances.
• Lead verification of non-conformances and support investigations for root causes.
• Conduct customer walk-rounds, conditions management, and quality audits.
• Record and report inspection results and identify trends for improvement.
• Support development and maintenance of quality processes and methodologies.
• Provide coaching to junior Quality team members in your discipline.
• Build strong relationships with engineering, manufacturing, programme and customer stakeholders.
• Represent Quality at reviews and drive best practice and further improvement.
• Support Lessons from Experience activities and programme enhancement.
• Promote a strong SHE culture across all activities.

Skills

Quality Inspection

Dimensional Control

NDE

Root Cause Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Engineering Drawings

Inspection Tools

Education

NC or HNC in engineering/technical discipline

Time-served apprenticeship in engineering

Tools

Calibrated measuring equipment

Job description

Matchtech is recruiting an experienced Quality Inspector for a major submarine programme based in Barrow. You will conduct specialist inspections, use calibrated measuring tools, and drive non-conformance investigations to support continuous improvement.

The role requires knowledge of ISO 9001/EN9100, strong drawing interpretation, and the ability to coach junior team members while partnering with engineering, manufacturing and customer stakeholders. 4 days on-site, Barrow site.