FAI Quality Inspector

InsideRight; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Inside Right in Derby is seeking an experienced Quality/FAI Inspector on a 3-month contract. Working a 39-hour week, you will perform physical inspections of machined aerospace parts using hand gauges, micrometers and verniers, and contribute to FAIR creation.

You will coordinate with production, engineering and supply chain to ensure traceability and conformance to AS9102; strong attention to detail and organisational skills are essential; immediate start.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in aerospace QA or related manufacturing QA.
• Relevant quality engineering qualification is advantageous.
• Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) reports.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical inspections of machined aerospace parts using hand gauges and metrology tools.
• Create FAIRs in compliance with AS9102.
• Coordinate with production, engineering and supply chain for data/docs.
• Ensure documentation of revisions, drawings and traceability.
• Submit records for audit readiness and support continuous improvement.
• Interface with operations, suppliers and stakeholders to meet expectations.

Skills

FAI reports

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Professional communication

Education

Relevant quality engineering qualification

Tools

Hand gauges

Micrometers

Vernier calipers

Job description

A 3 MONTH CONTRACT ROLE opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality/FAI Inspector in the Derby area. Working a 39 hour 5-day week, wages will be weekly paid. Umbrella hourly rates advertised here. Immediate start available for the successful applicant. If you are in a role already which has more than a 2-3 week notice period, this may affect your suitability for this immediate vacancy. Our client is looking for a detail-oriented and organised Quality/FAI inspector to perform physical inspections of machined aerospace parts, using hand gauges, micrometers, verniers, etc. Previous experience of creating First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in compliance with relevant standards would be advantageous, and may see more responsibilities given in this area, freeing up other colleagues to perform the end of line inspections. The ideal candidate will support quality assurance efforts across product development and manufacturing to ensure conformance to customer and industry requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Awareness of AS/EN 9102 Standard Inspection of machined components to tight tolerances, using hand metrology tools.
• CMM experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Exposure to FAIRs for aerospace components in compliance with customer and regulatory requirements is beneficial.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, and supply chain to provide data and documentation for FAIRs.
• Ensure proper documentation of part revisions, drawing specifications, and traceability.
• Submit organised records and logs of all FAIR activity for audit readiness.
• Support the organisation in resolving issues that arise from FAIR compilation.
• Interface directly with operations, suppliers and stakeholders to achieve internal and customer expectations.
• Fully conversant with AS1900 and AS9102 requirements for FAI.
• Utilise continuous improvement tools and methodology to increase efficiency and right first time within the FAI process.
• Experience of working with in inspecting aerospace parts previously is essential, and a familiarity with aerospace standards including AS/EN 9102 and customer-specific quality clauses.
• The role is for someone with an excellent can-do attitude, who is able to organise their own workload, and has a flexible attitude.

The above is a selection of responsibilities, there may be other tasks not listed that will be expected to support the changing business needs.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please call Ben on 01902 21 27 58.

Skills Required

• Previous experience with FAI reports
• Strong attention to detail
• Organisational skills
• Professional communication

Qualifications Required

• A relevant qualification in quality engineering is advantageous.
• 2 years of experience in aerospace quality assurance or related manufacturing quality roles.

Keywords FAI Aerospace Inspection Quality Engineer Vernier Micrometer Hand gauges FAIRS Engineer First article inspection Quality Aerospace EN9102

Inside Right is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as an employment business on behalf of a client partner.