ECSS Cleanroom Inspector

Tesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to join their team in Portsmouth. This role involves promoting a quality-first mindset, conducting inspections on Flight Hardware, and collaborating closely with other teams to identify and resolve non-conformities. The ideal candidate should have over three years of experience in aerospace or military electronics. Opportunities for personal development are plentiful, and the company offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Flexible working hours

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a space, aerospace, or military electronics manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ECSS certification and cleanroom practices.
• Capability of conducting internal audits.

Responsibilities

• Promote a 'quality first' mindset to prevent non-quality.
• Conduct inspections on Flight Hardware adhering to standards.
• Identify and record non-conformities for investigation.

Skills

Quality mindset

Inspection standards

Collaboration

Health & Safety awareness

Flexible working

Job description

Airbus are looking for someone who will be part of the overall Quality team supporting Digital Payload Group activities across Portsmouth, Stevenage and Ottoburn. This role includes supporting Key Inspection Points (KIPs) for the physical inspections and ensuring analysing non-quality events - to create a safer working environment. Part of a dynamic team working on the production of cutting edge space equipment, encouraging a quality mindset of the right first time, overcoming challenges and being part of making a difference. Opportunities for career progression are encouraged within the Quality Team.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Promote a "quality first" mindset to prevent non-quality in the cleanroom.
• Monitor and improve workmanship standards and cleanroom practices.
• Conduct design and integrity verification inspections on Flight Hardware and Test set-ups, adhering to Airbus D&S and ECSS-Q-ST-70-08, 28 & 38 standards.
• Identify and record non-conformities, collaborating with manufacturing engineering, PA, M&P / Process Owner for investigation.
• Perform internal audits on cleanroom activities and inspections.
• Complete QVP verifications as directed by Equipment Quality Assurance.
• Monitor and promote Health & Safety and 5S culture in the cleanroom, supporting Root Cause Analysis of non-quality events.
• Review and verify certification of Production and Test staff via the skills matrix and certification procedures. ECSS certification from an ESA approved training school, Cat 3 (Operator), Cat 2 (Inspector - preferred) in high-reliability electronics including surface mount assembly.
• 3+ years in space, aerospace or military electronics manufacturing environment
• Early / Late shift pattern when required by production, This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.
• Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions., Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
• Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail]. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime pilates
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)
• Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?