Quality Inspector (Aerospace)

TN United Kingdom; Oldham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Quality Inspector to join their precision engineering team. This role involves ensuring compliance with stringent aerospace standards, utilizing advanced measurement equipment, and conducting thorough inspections throughout the manufacturing process. You will play a vital role in maintaining quality assurance and fostering positive customer relationships, all while working in a dynamic environment that values innovation and precision. If you have a strong background in AS9100 and FAIR, along with excellent communication skills, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality aerospace solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Precision Engineering Aerospace environment is essential.
• Strong understanding of AS9100 and FAIR processes required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify parts throughout the manufacturing process.
• Conduct First Article Inspection Reporting and manage non-conformances.

Skills

AS9100

First Article Inspection Reporting (FAIR)

Mechanical Measurement Equipment

Root Cause Analysis

Effective Communication Skills

Statistical Process Control

Tools

CMM

Verniers

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

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My client is an established and leading provider of precision engineering solutions and services, supplying a variety of precision machined components for the Aerospace industry sector. With a commitment to quality and innovation, they take pride in their skilled team and cutting-edge technology. As they continue to grow, they are looking to recruit an experienced Quality Inspector with a strong understanding of AS9100 and FAIR.

As Quality Inspector you will inspect in-process and finished product, using a variety of mechanical measurement equipment and CMM, to ensure compliance to drawing specifications, customer and company requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect and verify parts across all stages of the manufacturing process for a variety of precision machined components in a variety of materials
• Conduct First Article Inspection Reporting (FAIR)
• Ensure all parts produced are in line with drawing and specification requirements
• Manage and report on non-conformances
• Perform Root Cause Analysis and resolution, ensuring correct rework of parts where appropriate, necessary
• Collaborate with the wider team to ensure quality and production targets
• Manage customer returns, liaising and communicating with external customers to ensure positive relationships and resolution of non-conformance
• Assist and report on monthly statistics

Experience Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role within a Precision Engineering Aerospace environment
• Strong experience and understanding of AS9100
• Working knowledge of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR AS9102)
• Conversant in the use of Mechanical Measurement Equipment (verniers, micrometers, calipers gauges etc.) and CMM
• Knowledge of performing first-off, stage and final inspection
• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Capable of working independently and with minimal supervision
• Effective communication skills and computer literacy, including strong Excel skills
• Previous experience of implementing AS13002, including measurement system analysis and Statistical Process Control would be extremely beneficial and preferred