AIT Assembly Operations Quality Inspector

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• Ensure conformity of AIT operations within the Cleanroom in accordance with Plans, Processes and Procedures for the Satellites and Ground Support Equipment, to approved quality standards
• Responsible and accountable for the correct “as built as design” validation
• Responsible for the environmental and H&S control of assembly, integration & test activities in accordance with the appropriate standards.
• Promote quality first mind-set through AIT Operations aimed at prevention of non-quality in the cleanroom.
• Monitor and drive world class workmanship standards and clean room practices / processes
• Perform design and integrity verification inspections on Flight Hardware and Test set-up in accordance with D&S inspection criteria to ensure that the build complies with established design and quality rules.
• Participate in the improvement & update of the Visual Inspection Criteria Database
• Identify and record non-conformities and investigate with Operations Team Leader, QA and Lead Engineer / Process Owner
• Root cause analysis of non-quality events with AIT QA to prevent further occurrence
• Perform internal audits on cleanroom activities as directed by AIT Quality Assurance group
• Complete QVP verifications as directed by AIT Quality Assurance group
• Assist AIT QA in KIP activities throughout Payload assembly and test lifecycle as defined by AIT schedule
• Support specific operational tasks such as critical move, Ready for Test process activities and flight packing
• Promote Health and Safety and 5S culture in cleanroom. Monitor operators & visitors in line with policy
• Ensure work environment in cleanroom is compliant with Health & Safety policy and any risks are mitigated.
• Perform documentation checks, paperwork completion and approval of reworks as required.
• Control and maintenance of quarantined Equipment, accountability box and payload protection material.
• Review and verify the certification of AIT staff participating in the various process activities, through the skills matrix and certification procedures.
• Role is predominantly based within the AIT Cleanroom, Portsmouth working on and around the Communications Module as it is built and tested.
• The role will involve working at height, within tight spaces and with chemicals.

• Fully Indentured Apprenticeship in Mechanical / Production / Manufacturing
• Minimum BTEC ONC or equivalent qualification in Manufacturing or Engineering discipline
• IOSH Managing Safely.

• Knowledge and experience with 'Critical Moves'.
• Good team player and have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to prioritise their time to meet quality and schedule commitments.
• Ability to accomplish verification activities and uphold appropriate quality standards.
• Computer literacy to provide data, reports, or statistics, generally using Microsoft Office templates.

• Experience as Quality Inspector
• Understanding & knowledge of Space/Aerospace Quality Assurance Requirements
• Previous experience of inspection activities (Quality Inspector background) or Assembly operations in Space / Aerospace industry

• Ability/willingness to work within the Portsmouth area full time
• Ability/willingness to support shift working (two shifts 06:00-14:00 & 14:00-22:00) for which a shift premium is payable.
• Flexibility to travel, on occasion, within the UK and abroad if necessary.

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
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• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team,…