Goods Inwards Inspector

An exciting opportunity for an Goods Inwards Inspector o join our Manufacturing Operations team. This is a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive Manufacturing environment that will challenge you.

Salary: Circa £39,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British National.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

The opportunity:

The role of the Goods Inwards Inspector is to ensure that goods received from suppliers meet the criteria of the purchase order and are compliant in all respects.

• Verify and accept procured product in line with contractual conditions.
• Practiced in reading and understanding assembly drawings
• Examining the finish of all parts to detect faulty finishing or painting, deterioration of surfaces etc.
• Undertaking first article inspections.
• Produce relevant inspection/quality control documentation.
• Check and complete all paperwork associated with the delivered article.
• Ensure inspection service level agreements are met in line with manufacturing demand.
• Control defect items via segregation from good product. Raise and maintain relevant defect reports.
• Maintain product verification approval process via regular audits. Inspection of PCB
• Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process.
• Maintain to the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality.
• Contribute to the maintenance of an orderly and safe working environment

What we’re looking for from you:

• Qualifications required (all of the below):
  • Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard)
  • Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma, etc.)
  • Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ - not required if you have achieved a L3 apprenticeship standard)

• The successful candidate should be a team player who is able to demonstrate customer focus. They should be adaptable to any work-related processes and working practices.
• SAP literate is desirable.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation.  We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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