About the role
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job Summary Responsible for safe day-to-day activities required to inspect the company's products and processes. Work independently or as a team member, under the supervision of cognizant authority in the daily execution of tasks necessary to meet quality and scheduled goals of the company. Job Responsibilities Perform routine and complex inspection and quality activities involved in the manufacture and development of products and processes, dimensional layout inspection and 'first article' verification; Provide technical input in areas that involve process inspection methods and acceptance criteria to Engineering, Purchasing and Manufacturing; Collect data for SPC applications; Learn and develop hands-on proficiency with composite inspection processes utilized by the company Perform inspection activities involved in the manufacturing of products and processes Follow written and verbal instructions, engineering drawings or sketches Participate in the operation of and compliance with all safety, hazardous material handling and disposal requirements in accordance with government regulations and company procedures Perform Process and product audits Prepare inspection reports, document observations such as non-conformances Communicate ideas, problems and suggestions to supervisory authority Maintain a clean work environment (including assigned storage and cleaning duties) in full compliance with all internal, customer and government regulations Comply with Human Resources policie…