Aerospace Supplier Quality Inspector & Audit Lead

Verify, Inc.; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Acro is seeking a Source Inspector to ensure suppliers meet aerospace quality requirements. You will conduct supplier audits, perform source inspections, manage SCARs, and drive 8D problem-solving with cross-functional teams.

You will work closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Manufacturing to improve manufacturability, reduce non-conforming material, and support PFMEA and control plans across supplier processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Supplier Quality, Quality Assurance, or Source Inspection role.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and managing supplier quality issues.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, AS9102 and aerospace quality requirements.
• Experience with SCARs, Root Cause Analysis, and 8D problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

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

Supplier audits

Source inspection

Root cause analysis

8D problem solving

AS9100 knowledge

Interpreting drawings

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Acro is seeking a Source Inspector to ensure suppliers meet aerospace quality requirements. You will conduct supplier audits, perform source inspections, manage SCARs, and drive 8D problem-solving with cross-functional teams.

You will work closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Manufacturing to improve manufacturability, reduce non-conforming material, and support PFMEA and control plans across supplier processes.