Acorn Recruitment • Weymouth DT4 9TB
About this role
Quality Inspector - Aerospace
Weymouth | Day & Night shifts | Monday-Thursday / Friday | Permanent
Introduction
Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a meticulous and experienced Quality Inspector to join an aerospace manufacturing team. You will play a critical role in ensuring that all components meet strict customer specifications and industry standards, contributing directly to product safety and quality.
Key Duties
- Perform first off, in-process, goods inwards and final inspection against engineering drawings and specifications.
- Complete First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) to AS9102 standards.
- Work in line with and support AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
- Carry out roving inspection across production areas.
- Inspect and release vital and flight safety parts and associated documentation packs.
- Use a wide range of inspection equipment including micrometers, verniers, plug and thread gauges, shadowgraphs, height gauges, CMMs, Faro Arms, surface testers, Equator systems and Keyence.
- Interpret and react to SPC and process capability data.
- Support root cause corrective action and continuous improvement activities.
- Maintain a clean, organised and compliant work environment.
- Ensure all work is carried out in line with training, authorisations and QMS requirements.
- Communicate inspection findings clearly to senior management and cross-functional teams.
Requirements
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
- Experience completing FAIRs to AS9102 standard.
- Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification preferred.
- Experience inspecting complex aerospace components preferred.
- Familiarity with advanced inspection equipment such as CMMs and Faro Arms preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer
- Day shift (39 hours per week):
- Monday-Thursday 7.30am-4.30pm.
- Friday 7.30am-12.30pm.
- Night shift (46 hours per week):
- Monday-Thursday 6pm-6am.
Interested?
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