Source Inspector

Verify Europe; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Verify Europe in Milton Keynes is seeking a Source Inspector to ensure suppliers consistently meet aerospace quality requirements. You will conduct supplier audits, perform source inspections, and verify FAIRs in accordance with AS9102, interpreting engineering drawings and specifications to guarantee flawless first articles.

The role involves raising and managing SCARs through to closure, leading root cause investigations, and implementing corrective and preventative actions with Quality,

Qualifications

• Experience in a Supplier Quality or Source Inspection role.
• Experience conduct­ing supplier audits and managing supplier quality issues.
• Knowledge of AS9100/AS9102 aerospace quality requirements.
• Experience with SCARs and 8D problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance with aerospace quality requirements.
• Perform source inspections and verify FAIRs per AS9102.
• Raise and manage SCARs through to closure.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Review supplier quality trends and drive 8D problem-solving.
• Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering and Manufacturing teams.
• Support PFMEAs, Control Plans and inspection processes.
• Reduce supplier-related non-conforming material and manage containment.
• Assist New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and supplier readiness.

Skills

Supplier Quality

Quality Assurance

Source Inspection

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Source Inspector

Role Purpose

The Source Inspector is responsible for ensuring suppliers consistently meet quality requirements and aerospace industry standards. Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will conduct supplier audits, perform source inspections, manage supplier quality issues, and drive corrective actions to improve supplier performance and reduce non-conforming material.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance with Acro and aerospace quality requirements.
• Perform source inspections and verify First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in accordance with AS9102.
• Raise and manage Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCARs) through to effective closure.
• Lead root cause investigations and support implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review supplier quality trends and drive 8D problem-solving activities.
• Work closely with Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams.
• Support suppliers in developing PFMEAs, Control Plans, and inspection processes.
• Reduce supplier-related non-conforming material and manage containment activities.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and supplier readiness.

Requirements

Essential

• Experience in a Supplier Quality, Quality Assurance, or Source Inspection role.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and managing supplier quality issues.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, AS9102 and aerospace quality requirements.
• Experience with SCARs, Root Cause Analysis, and 8D problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality control techniques.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

• Approved AS9100 Auditor.
• Experience within an aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, Lean Manufacturing, Part 21G and Part 145 requirements.

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