Quality Inspector

Matchtech Group; Essex; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group in Essex, United Kingdom is seeking an aerospace QA Inspector to perform dimensional, visual and documentation inspection of incoming vendor parts and outgoing product shipments.

The role requires reading drawings, using micrometers and verniers, and knowledge of AS9102 and ISO 2859-1, with strong numeracy. You will develop inspection checklists, record results, support calibration activities, and drive non-conformity actions.

Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace quality management processes is required.
• Ability to read technical data including drawings and specifications.
• Proficient with measurement tools such as micrometers and verniers.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional, visual and documentation inspection on incoming parts from vendors and outgoing products for shipment to customers
• Identify material/parts for ad hoc sample inspection based on customer feedback, nonconformance and/or part criticality
• Create and maintain product inspection checklists
• Document inspection results and dispositions by completing reports and checklists
• Create and manage FAIRs in accordance with AS9102
• Support calibration processes with external site visits and internal calibration
• Assist with root cause investigations of customer returns
• Document quality issues and liaise with stakeholders to drive improvements
• Create non-conformities and supplier returns
• Maintain shelf-life inventory and oversee inspection standards for incoming goods

Skills

Aerospace regulations

AS9102 knowledge

Reading drawings

Measuring equipment use

Numeracy & literacy

Education

Technical apprenticeship

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Key deliverables and Responsibilities:

• Perform dimensional, visual and documentation inspection on incoming parts from vendors and outgoing products for shipment to customers
• Identify material / parts for ad hoc sample inspection based on customer feedback, nonconformance and / or part criticality
• Create and maintain product inspection checklists
• Document Inspection results and outcomes / dispositions by completing detailed reports / inspection checklists and performance records
• Create, Manage and Review FAIRs in accordance with AS9102
• Support and assist the calibration process by facilitating external calibration on site visits and performing internal calibration
• Assist with the investigation of Root Cause failure mode investigation of customer returns
• Document product quality issues / concerns into Quality Concerns and liaise with relevant stakeholders to identify and implement areas of improvement
• Create and action non-conformities and supplier returns
• Maintain, review and action shelf-life inventory within the company
• Determine and oversee inspection standards for incoming goods

Requirements - experience/qualifications:

• Working knowledge of aerospace regulations in relation to quality management processes
• Knowledge of AS9102 and ISO 2859-1 would be advantageous
• Ability to read and understand technical data including drawings and specifications, etc
• Prior experience of using measuring equipment such as micrometres, verniers, etc.
• Preferably Technical engineering apprenticeship served
• Must be computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Outlook and Word, MS Office.
• Numeracy and literacy skill