Aerospace Quality Inspector - FAI & AS9100

Catering; Waterbeach; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking a Mechanical Inspector for a permanent role in Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire. You will inspect and release products to customer requirements, engineering drawings, and quality standards, ensuring only conforming parts are approved for release.

You will use verniers, callipers, micrometers, gauges and other inspection tools, read detailed drawings, and support First Article Inspection (FAI) and AS9100/AS9102 compliance across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing setting with quality inspection.
• Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) processes.
• Understanding AS9102 FAIR requirements.
• Experience inspecting against customer drawings and docs.
• Experience conducting internal audits.
• Knowledge of quality procedures and documentation.
• Experience with KPIs and quality targets.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and approve products against drawings and specifications.
• Use measuring equipment to verify dimensions.
• Interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Record non-conforming products and support investigations.
• Ensure inspection records and regulatory docs are complete.
• Release conforming products using correct documents.
• Provide QA support across departments.
• Work independently or in a team.

Skills

Quality inspection

AS9102 knowledge

FAI experience

Measurement equipment

Reading drawings

Auditing experience

Documentation skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Verniers

Job description

Proactive Global is seeking a Mechanical Inspector for a permanent role in Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire. You will inspect and release products to customer requirements, engineering drawings, and quality standards, ensuring only conforming parts are approved for release.

You will use verniers, callipers, micrometers, gauges and other inspection tools, read detailed drawings, and support First Article Inspection (FAI) and AS9100/AS9102 compliance across the business.