Quality Inspector Night Shift at Sovereign Precision, Birkenhead

Quality Inspector (Night Shift)

Shifts Available:

Mainly night shifts but some day shifts may be available

• Day Shift (Monday to Friday) Monday – Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm, Friday 7:30am – 12:15pm
• Night Shift (Monday to Friday) Monday - Wednesday 6 pm – 6am, Thursday 6pm – 10:15pm (Thursday nights shift may work till 6am)

Reporting To: Quality Manager

Role Overview

We are an Aerospace component manufacturer looking for experienced and motivated Quality Inspectors to join our engineering team on both day and night shifts. The successful candidates will be responsible for inspecting precision-machined components and ensuring products meet customer specifications, engineering drawings, and company quality standards.

Applicants should have a background in engineering or manufacturing and be fully familiar with the use of a wide range of inspection and measurement equipment. Training will be provided on company-specific processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform first-off, in-process, and final inspection of machined components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and quality documentation.
• Verify component dimensions, tolerances, and finishes against customer requirements.
• Use a variety of inspection and measuring equipment to ensure product conformity.
• Complete inspection reports and maintain accurate quality records.
• Identify non-conforming products and support root cause investigations.
• Work closely with production personnel to resolve quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with company quality procedures and customer requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the quality department.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an engineering or precision manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and geometric tolerances.
• Experience inspecting precision-machined components.
• Competent in the use of inspection equipment, including:
• Vernier calipers
• Micrometers
• Height gauges
• Bore gauges
• Thread gauges
• Plug gauges
• Slip gauges
• Surface finish measuring equipment
• Shadowgraph / Profile Projector
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Background in aerospace would be an advantage.

Desirable Skills

• Experience using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Experience within aerospace, automotive, oil & gas, defence, or precision engineering sectors.
• Understanding of SPC (Statistical Process Control).
• Experience with FAIRs (First Article Inspection Reports).

Training Provided

The successful candidate will receive training in:

• Company quality procedures and standards.
• Product-specific inspection requirements.
• Internal quality management systems.
• Customer-specific requirements where applicable.
• CMM operation and programming (where required).
• First Article Inspection Reporting (FAIR).
• Non-conformance reporting and corrective action processes.
• Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures.
• Continuous improvement and lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Use of the company MRP system to raise internal reject reports, book out, raise purchase orders and book parts in.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and self-motivated.
• Methodical and highly organised.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Committed to maintaining high quality standards.

Job Type

Full-Time | Permanent

This role would suit an experienced engineering inspector looking to join a professional manufacturing environment where quality and continuous improvement are key priorities. Both day shift and night shift opportunities are available. Overtime will be available in liner with company requirements.