Inspector

FGP Group; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

FGP Group is seeking an Aerospace QA Inspector to perform First Offs and in-process inspections, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and AS9102 FAIRs. The role involves working with CMMs and Faro Arms, interpreting complex drawings, and reporting findings to senior management.

The ideal candidate has an indentured apprenticeship or equivalent, and experience in fast-paced aerospace manufacturing. Collaboration with the QA team and maintaining tool readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Understand GD&T principles.
• Experience creating/completing FAIRs to AS9102.
• Desirable aerospace inspection background.

Responsibilities

• Carry out First Offs, In-Process, Goods Inwards and Final Inspection.
• Prepare and carry out FAIRs to AS9102.
• Support QA systems to ensure compliance with AS9100 and relevant regulations.
• Report inspection findings to senior management as required.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace and tools.
• Collaborate with QA team to resolve complex issues.

Skills

Read and interpret drawings

GD&T understanding

AS9102 FAIRs

Apprenticeship/-equivalent

Aerospace inspection experience

CMM/Faro Arm proficiency

Team player

Fast-paced manufacturing

Additional equipment training

Education

Indentured Apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

CMMs

Faro Arms

Job description

This role will include:

• Carry out First Offs, In-Process, Goods Inwards and Final Inspection to customer drawings and specifications
• Prepare and carry out FAIR’s to AS9102
• Work towards & Support all Quality Assurance systems to ensure compliance with AS9100 as well as all required company, customer and regulatory rulings and processes.
• Roving inspection
• Support company Red Table/RCCA activities
• Vital/Flight Safety Part release
• Population and Release of Vital Part Packs
• Keep the workspace clean and organised. Clean and maintain the work area and equipment including tools
• Ensure correct authorisations (training and skills) are in place and applied to carry out the role under the regulations of the QMS
• Able to report out inspection findings to senior management upon request
• Working closely with the Quality Assurance team to resolve complex problems

Skills and experience required:

• Read and interpret engineering drawings
• Understand GD&T
• FAIR creation/completion to AS9102
• Indentured Apprenticeship (Preferable) or equivalent
• Familiar with the inspection of complex aerospace parts (Preferred). Familiar with the use/programming of relevant equipment, CMM’s, Faro Arms etc (Preferred)
• Team player – able to work collaboratively
• Ability to thrive within a fast-paced manufacturing business environment
• Additional training in specific inspection equipment available for the right candidate