Quality Control Inspector

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Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world‑leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe.

This role sits within our Saab Seaeye Business Unit. The Quality Control Inspector plays a key role in ensuring product both received and delivered meet the required quality standards. The role involves detailed checks, documentation, liaising with suppliers, and managing non‑conformances to maintain product integrity and supply chain efficiency.

• Perform dimensional checks, visual inspections, and use measuring equipment to verify parts.
• Check deliveries against paperwork (packing lists, purchase orders) for accuracy in quantity and items.
• Create and maintain detailed inspection records, test reports, and audit trails.
• Identify defects, quarantine non‑compliant items, and initiate corrective actions.
• Work with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges.
• Maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT and other systems required to adequately perform the role.
• Act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times.
• Maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments to deliver business objectives or deadlines.
• Carry out any other duties as detailed by a member of the management team or authorized representative.
• Ensure that the working area is a clean and safe environment in compliance with our Health and Safety policies.

• Proven experience working in a Quality Mechanical Inspector role.
• Significant previous experience working in a manufacturing environment using mechanical measuring equipment.
• Familiar with FAIR’s and/or PPAP.
• Proven ability to use a wide range of hand measuring tools and other inspection equipment including a CNC CMM.
• Previous experience producing accurate and detailed comprehensive written reports on non‑conforming product.
• Microsoft Office skills, including the creation of Excel spreadsheets.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Good presentation and communication skills at all levels, both externally and internally.
• Literate and numerical aptitude.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to:
Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Defense and Space Manufacturing