Quality Inspector (Aerospace)

About The Company & Role

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