First Article Inspector

Position Overview

First Article Inspector reporting to Technical Operations, Quality Control. Onsite – Wolverhampton, G . The role involves owning AS9102‑compliant FAI activity across new product introduction, product changes, and supplied components.

• Perform complete First Article Inspections in accordance with AS9102 and customer‑specific requirements.
• Verify all dimensions, tolerances and features against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Interpret complex drawings, including full GD&T requirements.
• Produce accurate, detailed FAIR documentation and validation packages for internal and customer approval.
• Record inspection data within digital quality systems.
• Identify and formally report non‑conformances in line with AS9102 requirements.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Liaise closely with Engineering, Production and Quality teams to resolve technical queries and improve manufacturability.
• Support receiving, in‑process and final inspection activities as required.

• Extensive experience within aerospace dimensional inspection.
• Strong AS9102 First Article Inspection experience (essential).
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experienced in using precision measuring equipment including:
• Verniers
• Micrometers (inside, outside, depth)
• Bore gauges
• Height gauges
• Depth micrometers
• Manual and/or CNC CMM
• Experience with in AS9100 quality environments.
• SAP and/or Solumina experience advantageous.

• Able to manage workload independently with minimal supervision.
• High attention to detail with ability to balance accuracy and production demands.
• Strong communication skills across cross‑functional teams.
• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Engineering, or extensive aerospace quality experience.
• Must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.
• Flexible to work shift patterns as required.

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role.

• Flexible benefits package and development opportunities to support career progression.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Private medical insurance, mental health support and financial advice.
• Generous life assurance and company pension contribution (from 6%).
• Employee share options, free onsite parking, EV charging.