FAIR Inspector​/Engineer

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £17.58 per hour, rising to £18.50 following successful probation
Working Arrangement: Full-time | On-site

We are recruiting for an experienced FAIR Inspector / Engineer to join an established engineering organisation at its Greater Manchester manufacturing facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional with strong First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) experience gained within a metallic manufacturing environment, ideally within the aerospace or defence sectors.

You will be responsible for compiling, reviewing and submitting full and delta FAIRs, ensuring manufactured components meet the required engineering drawings, specifications and quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Compiling, reviewing and submitting full and delta FAIRs.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Inspecting sheet metal, assembled, machined and/or turned components.
• Using inspection and measuring equipment, including hand measuring tools, Keyence and CMM equipment.
• Supporting non-conformance and MRB processes.
• Maintaining accurate inspection records and quality documentation.
• Working in accordance with established QMS/IMS procedures.
• Following company 5S, quality and health & safety standards.

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• A minimum of 3 years’ FAIR compilation experience within a metallic manufacturing environment.
• Experience compiling both full and delta FAIRs.
• A strong understanding of sheet metal and/or machining manufacturing processes.
• The ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of aerospace and/or defence quality standards.
• An understanding of QMS/IMS and non-conformance/MRB processes.
• Experience using inspection equipment such as hand measuring tools, Keyence and/or CMM.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft applications and FAIR software.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

A time-served inspection background would be highly advantageous.

• £17.58 per hour, rising to £18.50 per hour following successful probation.
• Long-term career and development opportunities.
• Supportive and professional engineering environment.
• Opportunity to work within high-quality aerospace and defence manufacturing.

DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age or nationality.

DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age or nationality