Quality Inspector

Belfast
6 days ago
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Overview

As part of our continued support to a major customer in the aerospace industry, we are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Aerospace Fuselage Quality Engineer to ensure the structural integrity, compliance, and quality of aircraft fuselage systems and components. This role involves overseeing inspection processes, resolving production quality issues, supporting root cause analyses, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations

The role will be based on-site at the customer's facility in Belfast. This is a contract position that has been deemed as outside IR35, the rate will be dependent on experience, seniority etc.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement quality assurance standards and procedures specific to fuselage structures.

Perform inspections and audits of fuselage components during manufacturing, assembly, and pre-delivery.

Interpret engineering drawings, models, and specifications to validate conformance.

Investigate non-conformities and lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).

Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes.

Ensure compliance with aerospace standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and quality metrics for fuselage components.

Support supplier quality management for fuselage-related parts and materials.

Participate in Material Review Boards (MRB) and disposition of non-conforming materials.

Maintain detailed records and documentation for traceability and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Essential skills

Familiarity with composite and/or metallic fuselage materials and joining techniques.

Proficient in quality tools such as FMEA, 8D, SPC, and Six Sigma methodologies.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Experience

Experience on metallic fuselage barrels would be very beneficial.
Experience in aerospace manufacturing quality, preferably with fuselage structures.

Strong knowledge of aerospace quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Experience with GD&T, CATIA/3D CAD software, and technical drawing interpretation.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
Communicating and promoting vacancies
Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

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