FAIR Inspector / Engineer

DCS Recruitment Limited; Dukinfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

FAIR Inspector / Engineer in Greater Manchester is recruiting for an experienced quality professional with strong FAIR experience in metallic manufacturing, ideally within aerospace/defence. You will compile, review and submit full and delta FAIRs and interpret engineering drawings.

Role involves using hand tools, Keyence and CMM, supporting MRB and non-conformance, and maintaining quality documentation in a 5S environment at our Greater Manchester facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' FAIR compilation experience within a metallic manufacturing environment.
• Experience compiling both full and delta FAIRs.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of aerospace and/or defence quality standards.
• An understanding of QMS/IMS and non-conformance/MRB processes.
• Experience using inspection equipment such as hand measuring tools, Keyence and/or CMM.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft applications and FAIR software.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A time-served inspection background would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Compile, review and submit full and delta FAIRs.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Inspect sheet metal, assembled, machined and/or turned components.
• Using inspection and measuring equipment, including hand measuring tools, Keyence and CMM equipment.
• Supporting non-conformance and MRB processes.
• Maintaining accurate inspection records and quality documentation.
• Working in accordance with established QMS/IMS procedures.
• Following company 5S, quality and health & safety standards.

Skills

FAIR compilation

Reading drawings

Inspection equipment

QMS/IMS knowledge

Non-conformance/MRB

Microsoft applications

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time-served background

Tools

Hand tools

Keyence

CMM

FAIR software

Job description

FAIR Inspector / Engineer

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: £17.58 per hour, rising to £18.50 following successful probation

Working Arrangement: Full-time | On-site

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced FAIR Inspector / Engineer to join an established engineering organisation at its Greater Manchester manufacturing facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional with strong First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) experience gained within a metallic manufacturing environment, ideally within the aerospace or defence sectors.

The Role

You will be responsible for compiling, reviewing and submitting full and delta FAIRs, ensuring manufactured components meet the required engineering drawings, specifications and quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Compiling, reviewing and submitting full and delta FAIRs.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Inspecting sheet metal, assembled, machined and/or turned components.
• Using inspection and measuring equipment, including hand measuring tools, Keyence and CMM equipment.
• Supporting non-conformance and MRB processes.
• Maintaining accurate inspection records and quality documentation.
• Working in accordance with established QMS/IMS procedures.
• Following company 5S, quality and health & safety standards.

Skills and Experience Required

• A minimum of 3 years' FAIR compilation experience within a metallic manufacturing environment.
• Experience compiling both full and delta FAIRs.
• A strong understanding of sheet metal and/or machining manufacturing processes.
• The ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of aerospace and/or defence quality standards.
• An understanding of QMS/IMS and non-conformance/MRB processes.
• Experience using inspection equipment such as hand measuring tools, Keyence and/or CMM.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft applications and FAIR software.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A time-served inspection background would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer

• £17.58 per hour, rising to £18.50 per hour following successful probation.
• Long-term career and development opportunities.
• Supportive and professional engineering environment.
• Opportunity to work within high-quality aerospace and defence manufacturing.