Quality Inspector

We need a Quality Inspector for a 4-day working week. You will join an aerospace manufacturer based in Rochford, Essex, with a salary of £30,000-£35,000k depending on experience, reporting to the Quality Manager.

You must be experienced in the aerospace sector and be responsible for inspection, qualification, FAIR, Test and Release activities associated with prior booking into Finished Goods in line with
Quality Assurance Manual processes and procedures. They must follow non conformance process for both sub contractors and customers and conduct consistent root cause analysis and resolution,
including rework of parts.

PURPOSE OF ROLE

To maintain quality control within the manufacturing process, in line with business
standards and customer requirements

Inspection of all manufactured parts in line with the manufacturing routing and quality plans
as laid out in the Quality Management System (QMS), processes and procedures.

Responsible for all Calibration, Testing, Qualification and associated Approvals

Responsible for assisting in inspection activities as directed by QM

Consistent and confident use of broad range of measurement tools and programming of
CMM (Laser Measurement Machine)

Assist in FAIR / LAIR compilation and approving as directed by QM

Responsible for the approval status of the associated test equipment and activities

Responsible for product Release as directed by the QM

Assisting in technical reviews as required and liaising with the team

To contribute to the quality system maintenance in accordance with the requirement of ISO
9001:2008 / AS 9100 and is subject to regular audits and reviews

Participate in meetings with the Manufacturing Team.

Promoting quality achievement and performance improvement throughout manufacturing
showcasing continuous Improvement and 5S Mind set

Ensure adherence to manufacturing routing, product traceability and batch control has been
carried out

Ensure the correct use of calibrated measurement systems for the purposes of inspection of
product and carry out gauge R&Rs as directed by QMS.

Monitor and report on subcontract performance as directed

Monitor scrap and rework in line with quality plans and report as directed by QM

CORE SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES NEEDED

Experienced in an engineering sector, ideally aerospace.

Measurement skills utilising a broad range of measurement systems which can include, but
not limited to Hand held gauges, ring, plugs, micrometres, callipers, shadow graphs, slips,
CMM, height gauges, torque load testers , tensile testing machines, surface comparators

Calibration knowledge and practice of calibrating handheld equipment to Aerospace QMS
standards.

Associated calibration database and record keeping.

Strong practical knowledge of Aerospace Testing – mechanical (hardness / UTS / Proof load /
Torque.)

Solid technical background and experience in inspection and testing techniques.

Strong ability to read and understand technical drawings and specification

Familiar with auditing procedures and recent First Article Experience

Strong working knowledge and understanding of Quality and or Aerospace Standards
( ISO 9000, AS9100, EASA Part 21, EASA Part 145)

Problem Solving Skills within an engineering environment - preferably 8D

Continuous Improvement and 5S Mind set

Effective communicator at all levels both verbal and written

Strong initiative and time management skills, able to balance priorities confidently with
minimum supervision

Attention to detail, including numeracy

Work with colleagues to ensure the implementation of the company’s policies and goals

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

16 days annual leave (4 weeks) plus 8 bank holidays (24 days total), based on a 4-day working week.

Working hours Monday to Thursday 06:45-16:30; 37-hour week (15-minute paid break and 30
minute unpaid lunch break)

Employee Benefits including:
Pension Plan, Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance, EAP and
Shopping Discounts.

Salary £30,000-£35,000k depending on experience

To apply , please send your CV to lee evans at inceptionpro, For more information, call