Aerospace Source Inspector: Quality & Supplier Audits

Verify Europe; Kettering; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Verify Europe is seeking a Source Inspector to ensure suppliers meet aerospace quality standards and to drive continuous improvement. You will conduct audits, perform source inspections, verify FAIRs, and manage SCARs across cross-functional teams.

The role requires experience with AS9100/AS9102, root cause analysis, and strong communication to support NPI and supplier readiness. A collaborative, detail-oriented mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Supplier Quality, QA, or Source Inspection role.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and managing supplier quality issues.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, AS9102 and aerospace quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance with Acro and aerospace quality requirements.
• Perform source inspections and verify First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in accordance with AS9102.
• Raise and manage Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCARs) through to effective closure.
• Lead root cause investigations and support implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review supplier quality trends and drive 8D problem-solving activities.
• Work closely with Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams.
• Support suppliers in developing PFMEAs, Control Plans, and inspection processes.
• Reduce supplier-related non-conforming material and manage containment activities.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and supplier readiness.

Skills

Audits & supplier quality

SCARs & 8D problem solving

AS9100/AS9102 knowledge

Engineering drawings interpretation

Stakeholder management

MS Office proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Verify Europe is seeking a Source Inspector to ensure suppliers meet aerospace quality standards and to drive continuous improvement. You will conduct audits, perform source inspections, verify FAIRs, and manage SCARs across cross-functional teams.

The role requires experience with AS9100/AS9102, root cause analysis, and strong communication to support NPI and supplier readiness. A collaborative, detail-oriented mindset is essential.