Aerospace Quality Inspector

Airbus S.A.S.; West Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a meticulous Quality Inspector to join their team in West Oxfordshire. Your role will involve ensuring compliance with quality standards for aerospace components, conducting detailed inspections, and managing non-conforming products. Ideal candidates will possess strong attention to detail, integrity, and a commitment to safety and compliance. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Wellbeing benefits

Personalized development plan

Qualifications

• Must have or be able to obtain security clearance.
• Experience with aerospace quality standards like EASA Part 145.
• Capability to interpret complex technical documents and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed inspections of aerospace components.
• Ensure compliance with quality procedures and regulations.
• Document inspections and manage non-conforming products.

Skills

Attention to detail

Integrity

Clear communication

Job description

Overview

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have or be able to obtain security clearance eligibility to access UK Ministry of Defence establishments, working within ITAR and Export Control restrictions.

Our contract at Brize Norton with the MOD provides a continuous service to cover 24 hours, 7 days a week and 365 days a year to support the Royal Air Force, to maintain and ensure airworthiness of their fleet of aircraft. We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Quality Inspector to join our dynamic logistics team. In this critical role, you will be the gatekeeper for our quality standards, ensuring every component meets the stringent requirements of the aerospace industry before it enters our Part 145 stores. Reporting to the Logistics Manager, you will have ultimate responsibility for the end-to-end quality inspection of all materials, guaranteeing that only fully compliant parts enter our supply chain and reach the end-user.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed receipt and evaluation inspections of complex aerospace components and assemblies against technical drawings and pre-set inspection plans.
• Ensure strict compliance with internal quality procedures, airworthiness control plans, and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Apply aerospace expertise to verify that all products conform to MAA/FAA/EASA Part 145 specifications and other industry standards (ATLAS, CASA…).
• Maintain and verify meticulous records for material batch and manufacturer traceability.
• Issue and manage Discrepancy Reports (DRs) and Non-Conformances (NCRs), and actively assist in the resolution of supplier quality issues.
• Serve as a key representative for the Quality department in internal meetings, working committees, and modification programs.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of aviation regulations, particularly EASA Part 145, and quality standards like AS9100.
• Quality Processing: Document inspections, manage material traceability, complete Certificates of Conformity (CofC) and process non-conforming parts.
• Key Attributes: Excellent attention to detail, integrity, and clear communication to collaborate with technical and logistics teams.
• Interpreting Technical Documents: Ability to read, interpret, and follow complex technical documentation, including engineering drawings, inspection plans, technical specifications, and international standards.
• Documentation and Reporting: Meticulous record-keeping skills, with experience in completing inspection reports.
• Non-Conformance Management: Experience in identifying, documenting, and processing non-conforming products using NCRs or DRs, including physically segregating parts in a quarantine area.
• Traceability Management: Understanding of maintaining and verifying material batch and manufacturer traceability.
• FOD & Counterfeit Part Prevention: Knowledge of best practices for preventing Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and identifying suspected unapproved or counterfeit parts. Maintain awareness of compliance risks and act with integrity as a foundation for the company’s success and sustainable growth.

Regulatory & Quality Knowledge

Regulatory Knowledge and Quality Standards: Deep understanding of aviation regulations and quality standards relevant to aerospace operations, with emphasis on EASA Part 145 and AS9100.

Costumer & Company Alignment

Not a 100% match? We encourage you to apply if you bring relevant aerospace quality experience and a commitment to safety and compliance. We are committed to equality of opportunity and an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. We will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. If you suspect recruitment impersonation, please report it to [e-mail].

Benefits

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and more.
• Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, option to buy/sell holiday.
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, leadership university access and unlimited e-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted health insurance, cycle-to-work scheme.
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving.