Quality Inspector

EATON; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

EATON's Aerospace division is seeking a Quality Inspector for its Wimborne facility. The role involves ensuring product quality and compliance with aerospace standards, requiring a proactive approach and considerable inspection experience. This position offers an opportunity to work with advanced aviation technology in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in an Inspection environment.
• Knowledge of AS9100, AS9110, AS9102 standards.
• Experience inspecting aircraft assemblies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and validate the quality of parts and assemblies.
• Ensure compliance with the Quality Management System.
• Inspect assemblies to engineering requirements.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Knowledge of inspection techniques

Attention to detail

Effective communication with Suppliers

Proactive approach to quality improvement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Located in Wimborne, Dorset, Eaton's Aerospace division is a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, renowned for delivering fully integrated solutions for both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. Our Wimborne facility specialises in cutting-edge air-to-air refuelling systems, advanced refuelling probes, air-to-air and air-to-ground launch systems utilising both pneumatic and pyrotechnic ejection technologies, as well as a range of Defensive Aids Sub-Systems. With over 80 years of industry experience, we are recognised as the world’s leading provider of air-to-air refuelling systems, offering fifth-generation solutions to Air Forces worldwide. Our legacy of innovation and technical excellence sets us apart as the most advanced air-to-air refuelling supplier on the global stage.

What you’ll do:

• Monitor and validate the Quality of Parts and/or Assemblies and provide specialist inspection capability across business functions.
• Ensure compliance and drive improvement within the Quality Management System.
• Inspect partially and fully completed Assemblies to Engineering requirements.
• Conduct Patrol Inspection of random stages to ensure compliance to drawing and process.
• Raise NCRs for non-conforming product detected at the goods-in stage and support production detected non-conformities when required.
• Provide ad-hoc business support for Inspection/measurement of product where required.
• Liaise with Manufacturing staff to resolve queries.
• Review completed supplier-generated FAI’s and Grade 1 part control plans, and update MRP and Visual FAIR systems accordingly.
• Compile FAIRs for internal assembly work to demonstrate conformity.
• Support Supplier Quality Engineers and Quality Engineering teams.
• Perform sample product audits of Ship to Stock parts.
• Support the internal Calibration programme for measurement equipment.
• Ensure health and safety compliance in collaboration with management.

Qualifications:

5 – 10 years experience in an Inspection environment.

Skills:

• Knowledge of inspection techniques and assembly inspection is advantageous.
• Familiarity with AS9102 FAIR requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Understanding of non-conformance processes.
• Effective communication with Suppliers and Internal Customers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Attention to detail, meticulousness, and a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to manage independence and adapt to new information.
• Knowledge of quality standards such as AS9100, AS9110, AS9102.
• Experience inspecting aircraft assemblies is preferred.
• Proactive approach to quality improvement techniques.

The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods, and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair and non-discriminatory, regardless of age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.