Quality Inspector - Autonomous Systems

SYOS Aerospace; Fareham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

SYOS Aerospace is seeking a Quality Inspector to oversee goods receipt, in-process production and final inspection, ensuring components and assemblies meet strict aerospace standards. You will work with the Quality Manager and production teams, gradually taking on broader inspection responsibilities across critical characteristics.

Role involves verifying documentation, training operators, and supporting First Article Inspection as needed.

Qualifications

• Inspection experience in aerospace/defence or regulated manufacturing.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and use hand metrology tools.
• Accurate record keeping and sign-off only after verification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections across goods receipt, in-process production and final inspection, following inspection and Control Plans and recording results.
• Review certificates, material documentation, batch/lot info, shelf life, packaging and dimensional requirements.
• Conduct in-process checks: harness workmanship, torque, sealing, composites and assembly completeness.
• Independently verify critical and safety-critical characteristics and sign-off.
• Coach and audit operator inspections to transition routine checks to trained staff.
• Perform final inspection activities including configuration, traceability, labeling and packaging.
• Identify and control non-conforming product; raise nonconformances and support containment.

Skills

Inspection experience

Reading drawings

Hand metrology

Nonconformance management

Record keeping

Team collaboration

BPSS compliance

Tools

ERP system

QMS software

Job description

SYOS Aerospace is seeking a Quality Inspector to oversee goods receipt, in-process production and final inspection, ensuring components and assemblies meet strict aerospace standards. You will work with the Quality Manager and production teams, gradually taking on broader inspection responsibilities across critical characteristics.

Role involves verifying documentation, training operators, and supporting First Article Inspection as needed.