Night Shift Quality Inspector – Aerospace Components

About the role

Silcoms is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to join its night‑shift team in Farnworth. You will be responsible for verifying that high‑precision aerospace components meet engineering drawings, customer specifications, and industry quality standards before they move forward in production.

Key responsibilities

• Perform First‑Off, In‑Process, Subcontract and Final inspections across the manufacturing process.
• Use manual measuring tools, visual inspection techniques and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) where required.
• Validate engineering drawings, specifications and manufacturing documentation.
• Complete quality records, inspection reports and support non‑conformance investigations.
• Ensure compliance with Foreign Object Debris (FOD) requirements and internal quality procedures.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Previous quality inspection experience in aerospace, precision engineering or manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Capability to work independently on a night shift and prioritize workload effectively.

Required skills

• Manual measuring equipment
• Visual inspection techniques
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) operation
• Engineering drawing interpretation
• First‑Off, In‑Process and Final inspection processes
• AS9100 knowledge
• FOD requirements
• NCR handling and concession/deviation permit management

What we offer

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Private healthcare and pension scheme
• Birthday day off, free onsite parking, tea & coffee
• Long service awards and dress‑down Fridays
• Specsavers vouchers and holiday purchase scheme