Aerospace Quality Inspector

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

Job summary

A major aerospace company in West Oxfordshire is seeking a meticulous Quality Inspector to ensure compliance with strict aerospace regulations. Responsibilities include conducting detailed inspections of aerospace components, maintaining rigorous quality standards, and managing non-conformance documentation. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of aviation regulations and possess exceptional attention to detail. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Development solutions for personal growth

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of aviation regulations, particularly EASA Part 145.
• Skilled in documenting inspections and managing material traceability.
• Exceptional attention to detail and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed inspections of complex aerospace components.
• Ensure compliance with quality procedures and management systems.
• Maintain records for material batch and manufacturer traceability.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Technical documentation interpretation

Traceability management

Quality processing

Non-conformance management

FOD & Counterfeit part prevention

Education

Quality assurance certification

Job description

Overview

Our contract at Brize Norton with the MOD states we will provide a continuous service to cover 24 hours, 7 days a week and 365 days a year to 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.

Responsibilities

• Conducting detailed receipt and evaluation inspections of complex aerospace components and assemblies against technical drawings and pre-set inspection plans.
• Ensuring strict compliance with all internal quality procedures, airworthiness control plans, and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Applying your aerospace expertise to verify that all products conform to MAA/FAA/EASA Part 145 specifications and other industry standards (ATLAS, CASA…).
• Maintaining and verifying meticulous records for material batch and manufacturer traceability.
• Issuing and managing Discrepancy Reports (DRs) and Non-Conformances (NCRs), and actively assisting in the resolution of supplier quality issues.
• Serving as a key representative for the Quality department in internal meetings, working committees, and modification programs.

About you / Qualifications

• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of aviation regulations, particularly EASA Part 145, and quality standards like AS9100.
• Quality Processing: Skilled in documenting inspections, managing material traceability, completing Certificates of Conformity (CofC) and processing non-conforming parts.
• Key Attributes: Possesses exceptional attention to detail, unwavering integrity, and clear communication skills to collaborate with technical and logistics teams.
• Interpreting Technical Documents: The ability to accurately read, interpret, and follow complex technical documentation, including engineering drawings (blueprints), 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 Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) or Discrepancy Reports (DRs). This includes physically segregating parts in a quarantine area.
• Traceability Management: A thorough understanding of how to maintain and verify material batch and manufacturer traceability, which is critical in the aerospace industry.
• FOD & Counterfeit Part Prevention: Knowledge of industry best practices for preventing Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and identifying suspected unapproved or counterfeit parts.

Other information

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HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Quality Inspection

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