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My Client, a highly reputable Organization within the AEROSPACE ENGINEERING FIELD is currently hiring a FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTOR / QUALITY INSPECTION ENGINEER.

The purpose of this role is to plan the First Article Inspection requirements for a seat programme using QPM and the FAIR Software system (relevant to the aerospace field.

Aspects of the role will include:

  • Plan First Article Inspection activities against required programs and Patrol Inspection Audit activity.

  • Complete First Article Inspections and reports for top level part assembly seats and deliverable items and Complete Patrol Inspection Audits and reports for designated products.

  • Review and ensure that completed FAI’s meet the QAI-148 / AS9102 standard requirements.

  • Conduct follow up Patrol Inspection Audits and maintain a spreadsheet for a Measure of Effectiveness (MOE) on notification corrective actions where applicable.

    Characteristics & Skills:

  • Must come from MANUFACTURING and / or ENGINEERING from the AEROSPACE field.

  • Quality Engineer or Inspection experience.

  • Understanding of the application of AS9100 audits and AS9102 First Article Inspection process.

  • Familiarity with Qpulse QPM software and SAP or equivalent systems.

  • Broad experience of reading and interpreting engineering drawings, processes and use of 2 and 3 D images.

  • Experience in using quality management system tools, inspection tools and processes.

  • Numerical and geometry skills.

    Benefits:

  • Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+).

  • 4x salary Life Assurance (18+).

  • Personalised training and development plan.

  • Healthcare Cash Plan.

  • 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays.

  • Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.

  • Workplace Nursery Benefit.

  • Cycle to work scheme (including e-bikes)

  • Midday finish on Friday

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