Spacecraft Quality Inspector

ALTEN LTD - UK; Guildford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking a Spacecraft Quality Inspector to join our team in Guildford. The role focuses on inspection and verification of high-value engineering products throughout manufacturing and assembly, ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer quality requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or equivalent military experience, with experience in aerospace/space inspection, a focus on detail, and ability to work across cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Inspector within aerospace/space sectors.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of manufactured, assembled, and integrated components to ensure compliance with drawings and quality standards.
• Conduct dimensional and visual inspections using inspection tools and equipment.
• Review manufacturing documentation, inspection records, and quality reports.
• Identify, record, and report non-conformances and support investigations and corrective actions.
• Verify processes and products comply with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.
• Support First Article Inspections (FAI) and incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, assembly, engineering, and quality teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation and inspection records.
• Participate in audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting‑edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting‑edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

We are seeking a Spacecraft Quality Inspector to join our team and support the inspection and verification of high‑value engineering products throughout the manufacturing and assembly process.

This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented professional with experience in quality inspection within a highly regulated engineering environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring products meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements before progressing through the production lifecycle.

• Location: Guilford
• On Site: Onsite
• Clearance: SC clearable
• Experience Level: Junior

Key Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of manufactured, assembled, and integrated components to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Conduct dimensional and visual inspections using a range of inspection tools and equipment.
• Review manufacturing documentation, inspection records, and quality reports.
• Identify, record, and report non‑conformances, supporting investigations and corrective actions where required.
• Verify that processes and products comply with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Support First Article Inspections (FAI) and incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities.
• Work closely with manufacturing, assembly, engineering, and quality teams to resolve quality issues.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation and inspection records.
• Participate in audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all inspection activities are performed in accordance with quality management systems and health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Proven experience as a Quality Inspector within the aerospace, space, sector.
• Experience performing dimensional and visual inspections on precision‑engineered components and assemblies.
• Familiarity with quality standards and quality management systems.
• Experience identifying and managing non‑conformances.
• Strong attention to detail and methodical approach to inspection activities.
• Ability to produce accurate documentation and inspection reports.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast‑paced engineering environment.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills

• Experience within the space or satellite industry.
• Knowledge of First Article Inspection (FAI) processes.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or equivalent quality standards.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, assembly, integration, or test environments.
• Understanding of continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies.

Additional Information

Why join us?

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.