Aerospace Quality Inspector: First Article & Dimensional

Thompson Aero Seating; Portadown; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Aero Seating is seeking a Quality Inspector to join the Quality team at our Portadown facility. You will inspect parts, assemblies and finished products to drawings and specifications, ensuring airworthiness and conformance to standards.

The role requires attention to detail, familiarity with measurement tools, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings. Travel 0–25% may be required; the environment includes early/late shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills, oral and written.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel for documents.
• Experience using calibrated inspection tools such as micrometers and calipers.
• Proficient in machining, CNC and CMM methods/processes.
• Able to communicate quality criteria to all levels.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and instructions.
• Experience with First Article Inspections.
• Ability to read service bulletins and drawings.
• Work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Inspects parts, assemblies and finished products to drawings and specifications.
• Performs non-routine visual, dimensional, mechanical and functional inspections.
• Inspects aircraft components for airworthiness and correct manufacture.
• Inspects purchased parts for conformity to standards and processing requirements.
• Conducts first article inspection of parts, assemblies, equipment and tooling.
• Maintains inspection logs and writes inspection reports.
• Submits recommendations to resolve recurring deficiencies.
• Interprets inspection findings and determines adequacy of corrective actions.
• Provides training to address deficiencies identified during audits/inspections.
• Identifies continuous improvement opportunities and progress related actions.

Skills

Good communication

MS Word & Excel

Calibrated inspection tools

Machining CNC CMM

Reading drawings/engineering docs

First Article Inspection

Independent or team work

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

CMM

Job description

Thompson Aero Seating is seeking a Quality Inspector to join the Quality team at our Portadown facility. You will inspect parts, assemblies and finished products to drawings and specifications, ensuring airworthiness and conformance to standards.

The role requires attention to detail, familiarity with measurement tools, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings. Travel 0–25% may be required; the environment includes early/late shift patterns.