Aerospace Quality Inspector & Release Authority

Safran; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international high-technology group is seeking an Inspector to ensure products and sub-assemblies meet the necessary specifications and quality standards. The ideal candidate will assist production teams while performing timely inspections and act as a focal point for internal and external disciplines. An Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent in aerospace, along with strong problem-solving skills and a flexible approach, is essential for success in this role. Experience with aircraft components is preferred.

Qualifications

• Engineering Apprenticeship, NVQ level 3 or equivalent ideally gained in the aerospace sector.
• Background in working with aircraft components.
• Confident communicator with team members and other business areas.
• IT literate and able to learn new systems.
• Mathematical skills and sound problem-solving skills.
• Flexible approach, willing to take on new responsibilities.
• Understanding of Lean Sigma disciplines and 5s principles.
• Involvement in continuous improvement activities.
• Preferred experience on manual and CMM view operations.

Responsibilities

• Utilise inspection tools to ensure product specifications and quality standards.
• Assist production teams while ensuring inspections are timely.
• Act as the focal point with internal and external disciplines.
• Hold and maintain approvals for unit release.
• Provide input into continuous improvement activities.
• Organise inspection of weekly deliveries and create paperwork.

Skills

Confident communicator

Problem solving

IT literate

Flexible

Knowledge of Lean Sigma disciplines

Experience on manual and CMM view operations

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship or NVQ level 3

Job description

An international high-technology group is seeking an Inspector to ensure products and sub-assemblies meet the necessary specifications and quality standards. The ideal candidate will assist production teams while performing timely inspections and act as a focal point for internal and external disciplines. An Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent in aerospace, along with strong problem-solving skills and a flexible approach, is essential for success in this role. Experience with aircraft components is preferred.