FAIR Inspector (AS9102) – Defence QA Specialist

Arabelle Services UK Ltd; Rugby; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Arabelle Solutions based in Rugby is seeking a FAIR Inspector to support UK Defence programmes by performing First Article Inspections and FAIR documentation in line with AS9102.

You will read engineering drawings, operate precision measuring equipment, review certifications, and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to ensure conformance and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or equivalent experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Inspection, or Quality.
• Experience in a manufacturing inspection or quality environment.
• Experience completing or supporting First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment and dimensional inspection techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform First Article Inspections in accordance with AS9102 and customer requirements.
• Complete and validate FAIR documentation for manufactured products and assemblies.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Conduct first-off, in-process, and final inspections.
• Verify product conformity against drawings and customer requirements.
• Use precision measuring equipment including Faro Arms, micrometers, calipers, height gauges, shadow graphs, and other inspection equipment.
• Review material certifications, process certifications, and manufacturing records.
• Ensure inspection results are accurately recorded and maintained.
• Support investigations into non-conforming products and quality issues.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to resolve inspection-related issues.
• Support continuous improvement activities within the Quality function.

Skills

Reading drawings & GD&T

Dimensional inspection

Record-keeping

Attention to detail

Education

Apprenticeship / HNC/HND / equivalent in Engineering/Manufacturing/Inspection/Quality

Tools

CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines)

PC-DMIS

Faro / precision measuring devices

Job description

Arabelle Solutions based in Rugby is seeking a FAIR Inspector to support UK Defence programmes by performing First Article Inspections and FAIR documentation in line with AS9102.

You will read engineering drawings, operate precision measuring equipment, review certifications, and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to ensure conformance and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.