First Article Inspector

*** First Article Inspector / Quality Engineer ***

Currently seeking a detail oriented First Article Inspector / Quality Engineer to support an as-needed project in Birmingham. Support will be 3 days per week for the first couple of weeks, then move to an on-demand basis, likely to be a 1 day per week / per fortnight moving forward. The focus of the role is the accurate validation of Supplier FAI submissions, in line with the requirements of AS9102 and customer FAI standard.

Responsibilities:

Complete a thorough and accurate review of Supplier submitted FAIs to assure compliance to customer defined requirements, including those of AS9102.

Provide concise feedback to suppliers on any issues identified through the review process, following up with them verbally and by e-mail to facilitate updates to their FAI submission

Maintain FAI tracker for review status, outcome and any issues identified.

Communicate updates to the customer both verbally and in writing as necessary.

Role Requirements:

A minimum of 3 years, in the last 5 years, aerospace experience in either a quality engineering or manufacturing engineering capacity

Strong and robust working knowledge of AS9102 at the current revision, in addition to a sound understanding of the requirements of AS9100.

The ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, supported by a broad aerospace commodity background

Ability to articulate FAI issues both verbally and in writing

Strong computer skills, specifically with the use of Microsoft Office applications and custom databases.

Additional Requirements:

Must be a UK National (due to program security restrictions)

This role falls inside IR35.

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