FAI Quality Inspector

A 3 MONTH CONTRACT ROLE opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality/FAI Inspector in the Derby area. Working a 39 hour 5-day week, wages will be weekly paid. Umbrella hourly rates advertised here. Immediate start available for the successful applicant. If you are in a role already which has more than a 2-3 week notice period, this may affect your suitability for this immediate vacancy.

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented and organised Quality/FAI inspector to perform physical inspections of machined aerospace parts, using hand gauges, micrometers, verniers, etc. Previous experience of creating First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in compliance with relevant standards would be advantageous, and may see more responsibilities given in this area, freeing up other colleagues to perform the end of line inspections.

The ideal candidate will support quality assurance efforts across product development and manufacturing to ensure conformance to customer and industry requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Awareness of AS/EN 9102 Standard Inspection of machined components to tight tolerances, using hand metrology tools. CMM experience is beneficial but not essential. Exposure to FAIRs for aerospace components in compliance with customer and regulatory requirements is beneficial. Coordinate with production, engineering, and supply chain to provide data and documentation for FAIRs. Ensure proper documentation of part revisions, drawing specifications, and traceability.

Submit organised records and logs of all FAIR activity for audit readiness. Support the organisation in resolving issues that arise from FAIR compilation Interface directly with operations, suppliers and stakeholders to achieve internal and customer expectations. Fully conversant with AS1900 and AS9102 requirements for FAI. Utilise continuous improvement tools and methodology to increase efficiency and right first time within the FAI process.

Experience of working with in inspecting aerospace parts previously is essential, and a familiarity with aerospace standards including AS/EN 9102 and customer-specific quality clauses. The role is for someone with an excellent can-do attitude, who is able to organise their own workload, and has a flexible attitude. The above is a selection of responsibilities, there may be other tasks not listed that will be expected to support the changing business needs.

If you feel you have the necessary credentials for this role, please attach your CV via the advert. If you have any questions regarding this position, please call Ben on . If you have had no response within 2 weeks of your application, you may have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Inside Right is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as an employment business on behalf of a client partner.

Skills Required Previous experience with FAI reports Strong attention to detail Organisational skills Professional communication Qualifications Required A relevant qualification in quality engineering is advantageous. 2 years of experience in aerospace quality assurance or related manufacturing quality roles. Keywords FAI Aerospace Inspection Quality Engineer Vernier Micrometer Hand gauges FAIRS Engineer First article inspection Quality Aerospace EN9102