First Article Inspector

108233
Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England
Competitive salary plus flexible benefits
Permanent
Advanced Manufacturing

First Article Inspector

Wolverhampton

Permanent

First Article Inspector required by hugely successful engineering company based in Wolverhampton. The successful First Article Inspector will be responsible for ensuring that components meet the highest standards of aerospace compliance. Also taking ownership of First Article Inspections, collaborating with engineering and production teams, and helping to drive continuous improvement across the manufacturing processes.

Main Duties - First Article Inspector:

  • Perform complete First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 and customer specific requirements.
  • Verify all dimensions, tolerances and features against engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Produce accurate, detailed FAIR documentation and validation packages for internal and customer approval
  • Record inspection data within digital quality systems.
  • Identify, document and escalate non conformances in line with AS9102.
  • Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
  • Work closely with Engineering, Production and Quality teams to resolve technical queries and improve manufacturability.
  • Support receiving, in process and final inspection activities as required.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: First Article Inspector

  • A relevant engineering qualification or equivalent aerospace inspection experience.
  • Extensive experience in aerospace dimensional inspection.
  • Strong, hands on AS9102 First Article Inspection experience (essential)
  • Highly proficient in interpreting engineering drawings .
  • Skilled in using precision measurement tools, including:
  • Verniers, Micrometers (inside, outside, depth), Bore gauges, Height gauges, Depth micrometers, Manual and/or CNC CMM.
  • Experience working within AS9100 quality environments.
  • Proficiency with SAP would be advantageous.
  • Highly organised and able to prioritise own workload.
  • Outstanding attention to detail.

What we can offer - First Article Inspector

  • A range of flexible benefits.
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Onsite parking and gym facilities.

If you are already a FAIR Inspector, Aerospace Quality Inspector, First Article Quality Inspector, you may also be suitable for this role.

Please contact Anna Hinton 01453 829521 [email protected]

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