Job Description

Role

Goods In Inspector

Division

QA / Manufacturing Quality (UAP – Goods Inward Inspection or Despatch, depending on deployment)

Location

Burnley

Rates

PAYE: GBP 20.92 p/h

Umbrella: GBP 27.80 p/h

Overview

Morson is proud to be working in partnership with Safran to support high-integrity aerospace manufacturing and inspection activities across critical programmes.

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in aviation, defence, and space markets. With over 100,000 employees worldwide, the organisation delivers advanced propulsion, equipment, and onboard intelligence solutions that contribute to safer, more sustainable air transport.

Through its collaboration with Safran, Morson provides specialist engineering and quality professionals to support aerospace manufacturing excellence.

This role sits within a precision engineering environment supporting high-profile aerospace programmes, with a strong focus on inspection, compliance, and product conformity assurance.

Principal Function

Goods In Inspector

Working within UAP, Goods Inward Inspection, or Despatch (depending on deployment), responsible for ensuring all products, processes, and documentation meet specified aerospace and customer requirements.

Reporting To

Process Manager or SQA Manager (depending on deployment area)

Mission

Conduct inspection activities (measurement, gauging, examination, visual and dimensional checks) to verify product conformity.

Compare results against engineering drawings, specifications, and defined acceptance criteria.

Accurately record inspection results and maintain full traceability.

Identify, record, and contain non-conforming product in line with procedures.

Apply a “Stop at First Defect” mindset and act as an ambassador for quality escalation.

Support Quality Notification (QN) eradication and continuous improvement initiatives.

Ensure all delivered products conform to specified aerospace requirements.

Principal Activities

Validation of inspection operations in accordance with procedures and technical documentation.

Recording inspection results in line with quality systems and compliance standards.

Completion and reporting of inspection data for QRQC reviews and quality analysis.

Raising, managing, and closing Quality Notifications (QN) in accordance with procedures.

Completion and validation of delivery documentation packs where required.

Supporting First Article Inspection, PVI, PPAP, batch records, and quality reports.

Participation in MRB (Material Review Board) activities where delegated.

Supporting CDQR, regulatory signatory tasks where authorised.

Engagement in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement activities.

Supporting TPM and first-line maintenance activities within the cell.

Ensuring adherence to all EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) procedures.

Mandatory Expertise

R1 / P1 Requirements

Time-served apprenticeship in a manufacturing environment.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Competent in visual and dimensional inspection using precision equipment.

Experience completing inspection documentation (First Article, PVI, PPAP, batch cards, SNAG data, QNs).

Understanding of rework/repair closure rules and quality verification.

Meets required visual acuity standards (with or without correction).

R2 / P2 (Additional)

Ability to complete delivery documentation packs and trace source data.

MRB delegation (where authorised).

Regulatory release delegation (where authorised).

Enhanced responsibility level (P2+ if required by business).

P2+ (Additional)

Knowledge of customer-specific procedures and acceptance criteria.

Competence in completing inspection checklists and quality reports.

Understanding of aerospace customer regulatory requirements.

Technical Know-How

Tools & Systems

Competent in Microsoft Office and relevant systems (e.g. SAP, Adobe).

Familiarity with inspection systems and quality procedures.

Communication

Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to escalate issues appropriately and in a timely manner.

Analysis & Decision Making

Ability to analyse engineering and quality data from multiple sources.

Confident decision-making within defined authority limits.

Attitude & Behaviour

Accurate and detail-focused.

Proactive and quality-driven mindset.

Autonomous within defined scope of responsibility.

Persistent and solution-focused.

Fully accountable for work output and decisions.

Strong team collaboration skills.

Acts as a quality ambassador for the business.

Morson Benefits

Weekly pay

Competitive PAYE and Umbrella rates

Access to contractor benefits

Onsite support from Morson team

Opportunity to work with a global aerospace organisation

Potential long-term assignments supporting Safran programmes

Should this role be of interest, please apply or contact Joachim Lisiak on (phone number removed)/ (url removed)