Spacecraft Quality Inspector

We are seeking a Spacecraft Quality Inspector to join our team and support the inspection and verification of high-value engineering products throughout the manufacturing and assembly process.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with experience in quality inspection within a highly regulated engineering environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring products meet customer regulatory and internal quality requirements before progressing through the production lifecycle.

• Location:
  Guilford
• On Site:
  Onsite
• Clearance: SC clearable
• Experience Level: Junior

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform inspections of manufactured assembled and integrated components to ensure compliance with engineering drawings specifications and quality standards.
• Conduct dimensional and visual inspections using a range of inspection tools and equipment.
• Review manufacturing documentation inspection records and quality reports.
• Identify record and report non-conformances supporting investigations and corrective actions where required.
• Verify that processes and products comply with company customer and regulatory requirements.
• Support First Article Inspections (FAI) and incoming in-process and final inspection activities.
• Work closely with manufacturing assembly engineering and quality teams to resolve quality issues.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation and inspection records.
• Participate in audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all inspection activities are performed in accordance with quality management systems and health and safety procedures.

Qualifications :

Required Skills:

• Proven experience as a Quality Inspector within the aerospace space sector.
• Experience performing dimensional and visual inspections on precision-engineered components and assemblies.
• Familiarity with quality standards and quality management systems.
• Experience identifying and managing non-conformances.
• Strong attention to detail and methodical approach to inspection activities.
• Ability to produce accurate documentation and inspection reports.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with in the space or satellite industry.
• Knowledge of First Article Inspection (FAI) processes.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or equivalent quality standards.
• Experience supporting manufacturing assembly integration or test environments.
• Understanding of continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies.

Additional Information :

Why join us

We bring together entrepreneurial tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN youll work on exciting projects supported by ongoing learning mentoring and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow today.

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community including veterans reservists service leavers and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

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