Aerospace Quality Control Inspector

UK Space Jobs; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP)

Launch Attendance

Generous Time Off Policy

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Family Leave

Fitness Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Healthy snacks & beverages in every办公室

Job summary

Spire is seeking a Quality Control Technician to assure the quality and reliability of spacecraft components across the manufacturing lifecycle. You will inspect incoming materials, support in-process manufacturing, resolve supplier EQs, and perform final outgoing inspections before shipment.

You will maintain calibration of inspection tools and document results, escalating non-conformances as needed, in a hybrid work model requiring three days per week in the office.

Qualifications

• Two years minimum experience in aerospace, defence, or high-reliability electronics manufacturing/inspection.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Proficiency with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 workmanship standards.
• Experience with ISO quality systems in aerospace environments.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections against drawings and standards.
• Conduct in-process inspections at key manufacturing stages and first article checks.
• Support resolution of supplier EQs by liaising with Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain.
• Conduct final inspections of outgoing hardware before shipment.
• Document inspection results and maintain traceable quality records.
• Identify and escalate non-conformances to Quality Engineers or Technical Authorities.
• Assist calibration and maintenance of inspection tools and equipment.
• Track calibration schedules in line with procedures and QMS.

Skills

Aerospace experience

Inspection tools

Engineering drawings

IPC-A-610

J-STD-001

Cleanroom protocols

Documentation accuracy

Communication skills

ISO quality systems

Tools

Calipers

Torque drivers

Microscopes

Solder stations

Job description

Spire is seeking a Quality Control Technician to assure the quality and reliability of spacecraft components across the manufacturing lifecycle. You will inspect incoming materials, support in-process manufacturing, resolve supplier EQs, and perform final outgoing inspections before shipment.

You will maintain calibration of inspection tools and document results, escalating non-conformances as needed, in a hybrid work model requiring three days per week in the office.