First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) Inspector

Hyde Group; Dukinfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK engineering company is seeking a First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) Inspector in Dukinfield. The role involves preparing and submitting inspection reports, ensuring quality standards are met in the aerospace supply chain. Candidates should have familiarity with engineering drawings and basic manufacturing processes, with training opportunities provided for career development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to discounts from leading retailers

Discounted gym membership

Career development opportunities

Free parking at purpose-built sites

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace or regulated industry.
• Knowledge of FAIR collation (AS9102) and submission.
• Familiarity with aerospace sheet metal / assembly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit FAIRs to clients.
• Maintain KPIs for FAIR process performance.
• Collaborate with management to meet client requirements.

Skills

Microsoft literacy

Understanding manufacturing processes

Ability to read engineering drawings

Manual inspection skills

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First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) Inspector, Dukinfield

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Dukinfield, United Kingdom

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29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge and an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, predominantly aerospace supplier with a growing orderbook and portfolio of clients?

We are looking to appoint a First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) Inspector with excellent computer / Microsoft literacy skills and some awareness / experience of manufacturing and exposure to engineering drawings. The candidate will be part of our quality team within our sheet metal and assembly business at our Dukinfield (Cheshire) site.

About the opportunity

As the First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) Inspector you will play an integral part in:

1. Following a detailed process manual to prepare the files and folder structure for FAIRs.

2. Submitting the FAIR to clients or uploaded to a portal.

3. Work closely with the management team to ensure client requirements are met on time.

4. Maintain a suite of KPIs to track the performance of the FAIR process.

You will develop on existing knowledge and experience, keeping up to date with best practice and participate in internal and external training. You will also work closely with the quality departments from other Hyde business units, clients and suppliers as part of the wider aerospace supply chain.

The role is a good introduction to aerospace quality and a stepping stone to other roles.

Preferred Skills

Aerospace / other highly regulated industry experience in a FAIR collation / submission role.

A good understanding of manufacturing processes (preferably aerospace sheet metal or assembly).

Proven ability to read and understand aerospace sheet metal / assembly drawings and the related tolerances.

Experience of manual inspection and the measuring of parts .

FAIR collation (typically to AS9102).

FAIR review / approval.

FAIR submission (via Net-inspect / other.

Demonstrated evidence of FAIR experience.

About us

We are one of the UK's largest and most trusted engineering companies, providing products and services to Aerospace, Defence, Nuclear, Energy and Scientific sectors.

We have successfully supplied to the Aerospace industry for over 50 years. We are currently on track to achieve our strong growth plans and we pride ourselves on delivering right first-time solutions and going the extra mile to delight our customers.

This is a great opportunity to join a reputable business with a strong set of core values in a friendly supportive environment. We have a strong focus on developing our people with the potential to further your career. Our salaries are competitive and we also offer a generous holiday entitlement of 33 days inclusive of bank holidays along with a fantastic benefits package.

What we offer

Competitive hourly rate with optional compressed hours (Monday to Thursday).

Generous annual leave entitlement.

Exciting benefits package with access to discounts from leading retailers.

Purpose built sites with free parking.

Discounted gym membership.

Excellent career development opportunities available.