Technical Incoming Inspector

Searchability NS&D; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchability NS&D seeks a Technical Incoming Inspector in Belfast to join a world-class aerospace manufacturing environment. The role ensures incoming parts meet design and regulatory requirements, performing inspections and supporting shop-floor teams.

You will read drawings, monitor quality control, and contribute to corrective actions and continuous improvement, supported by an electrical or mechanical apprenticeship and at least two years post-apprenticeship experience.

Qualifications

• Must have completed recognised electrical or mechanical apprenticeship.
• Minimum 2 years post-apprenticeship experience in aerospace/manufacturing/assembly or tooling.
• Familiar with quality control requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Understanding of manufacturing and assembly practices and standards.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Performing inspection, quality control and quality assurance activities.
• Ensuring compliance with design specifications, customer requirements and regulatory standards.
• Providing guidance and instruction to operators when necessary.
• Monitoring and supporting the Delegated Operator Scheme.
• Working flexibly within inspection teams.
• Writing technical reports to highlight drawing, process, or tooling issues.
• Supporting investigation and corrective action processes.

Skills

Electrical apprenticeship

Mechanical apprenticeship

Quality control

Read drawings

Manufacturing standards

Strong communication

Technical reporting

Education

Electrical or mechanical apprenticeship

Tools

3D metrology

Job description

• £31.90 per hour, full-time on-site in Belfast
• Overtime rates
• 36 hour week
• Opportunity to work within a world-class aerospace manufacturing environment
• Ideal for experienced inspectors with a mechanical or electrical background

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a major player in the aerospace manufacturing sector, producing high-quality components for global aircraft programmes. Their Belfast site is renowned for engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing capability and robust supply chain operations. Due to continued programme demand, they are seeking a skilled Technical Incoming Inspector to support quality, compliance and operational performance.

THE TECHNICAL INCOMING INSPECTOR ROLE

As a Technical Incoming Inspector, you will ensure all incoming parts, tooling and assemblies meet design and regulatory requirements. You’ll carry out inspections, support shop-floor teams, identify anomalies, and contribute to corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing inspection, quality control and quality assurance activities
• Ensuring compliance with design specifications, customer requirements and regulatory standards
• Providing guidance and instruction to operators when necessary
• Monitoring and supporting the Delegated Operator Scheme
• Working flexibly within inspection teams
• Writing technical reports to highlight drawing, process, or tooling issues
• Supporting investigation and corrective action processes

TECHNICAL INCOMING INSPECTOR – ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Completed recognised electrical or mechanical apprenticeship
• Minimum 2 years’ post-apprenticeship experience in aerospace, manufacturing, assembly or tooling
• Familiarity with quality control requirements
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Understanding of manufacturing and assembly practices and standards
• Strong communication and reporting skills

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• ONC / A-levels or equivalent
• Knowledge or experience of 3D metrology