FAIR inspector/Engineer

Bec Recruitment.co.uk; Dukinfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Long-term career opportunities

Professional engineering environment

Aerospace/defence exposure

Job summary

Bec Recruitment are recruiting an experienced FAIR Inspector / Engineer to join our client’s engineering organisation in Greater Manchester. The role focuses on compiling, reviewing and submitting full and delta FAIRs to ensure components meet drawings and quality standards.

You will read engineering drawings, inspect sheet metal and machined parts, use hand tools, Keyence and CMM equipment, and support MRB and non-conformance processes within a QMS framework.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' FAIR compilation in a metallic manufacturing environment.
• Experience compiling full and delta FAIRs.
• Understanding of sheet metal and/or machining processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/specifications.
• Knowledge of aerospace and/or defence quality standards.
• Understanding of QMS/IMS and non-conformance/MRB processes.
• Experience using inspection equipment (hand 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.
• Time-served inspection background advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Compile, review and submit full and delta FAIRs.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Inspect sheet metal, machined and/or turned components.
• Use inspection equipment including hand tools, Keyence and CMM.
• Support non-conformance and MRB processes.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.
• Work in accordance with QMS/IMS procedures.
• Follow 5S, quality and health & safety standards.

Skills

FAIR compilation

Reading drawings

CMM inspection

QA/QMS knowledge

MRB / non-conformance

Hand tools / metrology

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Keyence

CMM

FAIR software

Job description

Introduction

Bec Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced FAIR Inspector / Engineer to join our clients engineering organisation in Greater Manchester.

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

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• 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.