Principal Inspector

Thales
United Kingdom
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Executive & General ManagementSkills: ["Attention to detail","Quality mindset","Problem identification","Documentation review","Compliance focus"]

Perform inspection operations to ensure acceptance of parts, sub-assemblies, and products to required standards within Under Water Systems. Identify and log faults, inspect build pack and compliance records, and raise Product Non-Conformance and related reports. Maintain and calibrate inspection equipment, update procedures, support engineering, and oversee rework activities including Supplier Off Site Acceptance (UK and overseas).

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Thales
Thales
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Principal Inspector

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Job Summary

Perform inspection operations to ensure acceptance of parts, sub-assemblies, and products to required standards within Under Water Systems. Identify and log faults, inspect build pack and compliance records, and raise Product Non-Conformance and related reports. Maintain and calibrate inspection equipment, update procedures, support engineering, and oversee rework activities including Supplier Off Site Acceptance (UK and overseas).
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Perform inspection operations for acceptance of parts, sub-assemblies, and products to required standards.
  • •Identify and log faults and record inspection results.
  • •Inspect associated build pack, test results, and job compliance records.
  • •Raise Product Non-Conformance Reports, Problem Reports, Concessions/Production Permits.
  • •Maintain and calibrate inspection equipment; update procedures and support engineering, including overseeing rework activities and Supplier Off Site Acceptance (UK & Overseas).

Pay and Benefits

Schedule:4-Day Week
Perks:Gain ShareHealth InsurancePension SchemeLife AssurancePrivate MedicalGym MembershipPaid LeavePaid VolunteeringRemote Work

Key Requirements

  • •Experience in inspection within an Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Production/Development facility, ideally in defence or Aerospace/Aircraft environments.
  • •Qualified to IPC-610 & IPC-620 standards for all modules.
  • •Experience inspecting soldering, crimping, wire wrapping, splicing, sleeving, and part making.
  • •Ability to interpret circuit diagrams, engineering drawings, and technical documents.
  • •Knowledge of ESD protection requirements and proficiency using inspection equipment such as micrometers, verniers, slips, and gauges.
Experience:DefenceAerospaceElectro-mechanicalUnderwater sensors
Skills:Attention to detailQuality mindsetProblem identificationDocumentation reviewCompliance focus
Certifications:IPC-610IPC-620

Eligibility

Nationality:UK National
Security Clearance:SCUK Eyes Only

Company Brief

Thales
Designs and delivers advanced systems and services for aerospace, defence, security, and digital identity and cybersecurity markets, serving government and commercial customers worldwide.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: 2000
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