Job Title: Quality Inspector Location: Coventry, UK Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon–Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri). Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent – onsite Salary: £26,780 per annum ​ About the role ​ Be the standard that ensures quality never slips. ​ We’re looking for a Quality Inspector to support our manufacturing operations, ensuring every product leaving our site meets the highest standards expected in the defence sector. This role sits at the heart of production, giving you direct influence over product quality, compliance and continuous improvement. ​ You’ll thrive in this role if you’re detail-focused, confident working with data and inspection processes, and motivated by knowing your work directly contributes to products that protect lives. If you’re passionate about quality and want to develop your expertise in a fast-paced, high-spec manufacturing environment, this could be the perfect role for you. ​ What you’ll get in return ​ At NP Aerospace, we know our success comes from our people. That’s why we invest in benefits that support your health, reward your hard work, and help you grow your career: * Performance rewards – discretionary bonus opportunities * Flex your day – flexible start and finish times (subject to manager approval and operational needs) * Time to recharge – 25 days’ holiday + 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy more through our Holiday Purchase Scheme * Support for Defence – two weeks’ paid leave for Reservists and Cadets, plus paid leave for Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs) * Future security – competitive pension scheme (9% combined employer/employee contributions * Peace of mind – life cover at 3x base salary * Health & wellbeing first – BHSF Cash Healthcare Plan to support everyday health costs * Grow with us – career development and advancement opportunities within a global business * Supportive environment – a team culture built on innovation, collaboration, and purpose What you’ll be doing ​ In this role, you’ll carry out a range of inspection activities across production, including patrol, batch and in-line checks, ensuring products consistently meet defined standards and specifications. This gives you direct ownership of product quality and the opportunity to build strong expertise in inspection techniques within a defence manufacturing environment. ​ ​You’ll work with measurement tools, gauges and inspection equipment to assess product conformity, helping you develop practical, hands-on quality inspection skills while working to engineering drawings and technical documentation. You’ll also input and manage traceability data, giving you exposure to quality systems and data-driven decision-making. ​ ​Working closely with manufacturing teams, you’ll report on quality performance, identify issues and support investigations such as non-conformances and root cause analysis. This allows you to build experience in problem-solving methodologies like 5WHY and 8D, while contributing to continuous improvement across the business. ​ Our team embraces modern technologies, including AI-assisted tools, to work smarter and deliver better results. Candidates should either have experience using AI tools or demonstrate a willingness to learn and apply them in their role. ​​ What we’re looking for ​ We’re looking for someone who brings a strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset and the ability to work confidently within a manufacturing environment. You’ll ideally have: * Working knowledge of inspection techniques within a manufacturing or engineering environment * ​Experience using measurement tools, gauges or inspection equipment * ​Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately * ​Experience working to defined standards, specifications or procedures * ​Good IT skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook * ​Ability to input, manage and validate data accurately * ​Understanding of Health & Safety and environmental requirements ​ ​Bonus points if you have: * ​Experience working within a quality or inspection role in defence, automotive or manufacturing sectors * ​Exposure to non-conformance management or root cause analysis (e.g. 5WHY, 8D) ​ What do we do at NP Aerospace? NP Aerospace is a global leader in armour technology manufacturing and vehicle integration, delivering high-performance, lifesaving solutions for the defence and security industry. Our mission is to improve and protect lives, and our vision is to be a leading provider of innovative solutions that solve our customers' complex challenges. Our values - Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, and Dedication form the bedrock of our culture. Our extensive range of combat-proven body armour, from ballistic helmets, plates, and shields to bomb disposal suits, highlights some of the most advanced composite materials. With a team of R&D engineers working on next-generation solutions, we also excel in highly engineered vehicle systems and armour platforms used by some of the world’s largest defence organisations. Founded in 1926, NP Aerospace has served the defence industry for over 40 years, evolving into an agile and diverse company. Our Business Development team is expanding both in the UK and North America. ​ Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: NP Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, colour, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are also fully committed to supporting the Defence Community and actively advertise roles on Defence specific platforms such as CTP, Force Families, Forces Employment Charity, and Veterans Job Board. Data Privacy: NP Aerospace respects the privacy of all applicants. Personal information provided during the application process will be treated in accordance with our privacy policy and applicable data protection laws. Please note: If successful, you will be required to sign the Official Secrets Act and successfully pass the necessary checks before you can begin your employment with NP Aerospace