First Article Inspector/FAI Runner

Verify Europe; Taunton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Verify Europe is seeking a First Article Inspector/FAI Runner to support the First Article Inspection process for aerospace components. You will coordinate movement through the FAI process, organize FAIR packs to AS9102 standards, and track progress across ERP, MRP, and quality systems.

The role requires knowledge of AS9100 quality systems and AS9102 requirements, plus experience in manufacturing or engineering environments and in compiling FAIRS.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of AS9100 quality systems and AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements.
• Experience in manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Experience compiling FAIRS and maintaining inspection documentation.
• Understanding of document control and traceability requirements.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience working in a Quality department.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and expedite aerospace components through the FAI process.
• Prepare and organise FAI packs in accordance with AS9102.
• Track FAI progress and update systems and stakeholders.
• Verify part identification, revision status and traceability.
• Maintain accurate records within ERP, MRP and quality systems.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, aerospace regulations, and customer requirements.

Skills

AS9100 knowledge

AS9102 knowledge

Manufacturing experience

FAIRS compilation

Documentation control

Aerospace experience

Quality department experience

Job description

First Article Inspector/FAI Runner

The FAI Runner is responsible for supporting the First Article Inspection (FAI) process by coordinating the movement of aerospace components, inspection documentation, and associated records throughout the manufacturing and quality departments.

First Article Inspector/FAI Runner Requirements

• First Article Inspector / FAI Runner must have knowledge of AS9100 quality systems.
• First Article Inspector / FAI Runner will have a understanding of AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Knowledge / Experience in compiling FAIRS is required
• Understanding of document control and traceability requirements.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience
• Previous experience within a Quality department.

First Article Inspection /FAI Runner Responsibilities

• Coordinate and expedite aerospace components through the First Article Inspection process.
• Prepare and organise First Article Inspection packs in accordance with AS9102 requirements.
• Track FAI progress and update relevant systems and stakeholders.
• Verify part identification, revision status, and traceability information.
• Maintain accurate records within ERP, MRP, and quality management systems
• First Article Inspector / FAI Runner will ensure compliance with company procedures, aerospace regulations, and customer requirements.

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