Lead Quality Inspector Aerospace & Defence

Thales Group; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gain share incentive plan

Healthcare cash plan

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Health Insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Thales Group is seeking a Principle Inspector to ensure quality, safety and reliability of defence and security technologies. You will inspect parts, sub-assemblies and products, log faults, and ensure compliance with IPC610/IPC620 standards in a high-stakes production environment.

Duoti responsibilities include maintaining inspection equipment, updating procedures, and supporting engineering teams. UK Eyes Only security clearance is required, with potential for SC clearance.

Qualifications

• IPC610 & IPC620 standards knowledge is required.
• Ability to read circuit diagrams and technical drawings.
• ESD protection knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection operations for acceptance of parts and products to required standards.
• Identify and log faults and record results.
• Inspect build packs, test results and job compliance records.
• Raise non-conformance reports and production permits.
• Maintain and calibrate inspection equipment to required standards.
• Update procedures and support engineering.
• Oversee rework activities.
• UK & overseas supplier off-site acceptance; experience in defence/aerospace environments.

Skills

IPC610 & IPC620 standards

Circuit diagrams interpretation

ESD knowledge

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Slips

Gauges

Job description

Thales Group is seeking a Principle Inspector to ensure quality, safety and reliability of defence and security technologies. You will inspect parts, sub-assemblies and products, log faults, and ensure compliance with IPC610/IPC620 standards in a high-stakes production environment.

Duoti responsibilities include maintaining inspection equipment, updating procedures, and supporting engineering teams. UK Eyes Only security clearance is required, with potential for SC clearance.