First Article Inspection

Job title: First Article Inspection
Location: Denham
Salary: £37,000 - £40,000pa

WE are working with a world leader in Aerospace and they are seeking a First Article Inspector to work within their Inspection Team where you will be planning the First Article Inspection requirements for a seat programme using QPM, the FAIR Software system.
Aspects of the role will include

• Plan First Article Inspection activities against required programs and Patrol Inspection Audit activity.
• Complete First Article Inspections and reports for top level part assembly seats and deliverable items and Complete Patrol Inspection Audits and reports for designated products.
• Review and ensure that completed FAI's meet the QAI-148 / AS9102 standard requirements.
• Conduct follow up Patrol Inspection Audits and maintain a spreadsheet for a Measure of Effectiveness (MOE) on notification corrective actions where applicable.

Characteristics & Skills

• General work background in manufacturing / engineering, Aerospace background very desirable.
• Quality Engineer or Inspection experience.
• Understanding of the application of AS9100 audits and AS9102 First Article Inspection process.
• Familiarity with Qpulse QPM software and SAP or equivalent systems.
• Broad experience of reading and interpreting engineering drawings, processes and use of 2 and 3 D images.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside experts who will help you to obtain a wide understanding of an engineering/manufacturing business and you'll develop new skills and gain a strong industry experience.

Your benefits in detail

• Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+)
• 4x salary Life Assurance (18+)
• Personalised training and development plan.
• Healthcare Cash Plan.
• 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
• Workplace Nursery Benefit.
• Cycle to work scheme (including e-bikes)
• Midday finish on Friday.