Inspection Quality Engineer – Aviation, Near Uxbridge, UB9

£45k to £48k  plus depending on experience  

Mon to Fri – 8am to 5pm – early finish on Friday – 37.5 hours per week plus overtime

Why work for a world leader in Aviation?

A career in aerospace with a British engineering company that is saving lives worldwide. You will be helping provide military pilots with their last line of defence. As the world's leading manufacturer of ejection seats, our mission is simple – to save aircrew lives.

We are looking for an experienced Inspection Quality Engineer to join our Inspection Team near Uxbridge. This is an exciting opportunity for an Inspection Quality Engineer to play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest aerospace quality standards while supporting the manufacture of life-saving equipment.

We do not offer sponsorship – Will need your own transport

Our benefits

• 9% non-contributory pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Free car parking
• Christmas shutdown
• 4x salary Life Assurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Buy additional holiday scheme
• Personalised training and development
• Cycle to Work scheme (including e-bikes)
• Workplace Nursery Benefit Scheme
• Subsidised canteen
• Employee discounts platform

What you'll be doing
As an Inspection Quality Engineer, you will:

• Plan First Article Inspection (FAI) activities using QPM/FAIR software.
• Complete First Article Inspections and Patrol Inspection Audits for customer deliverables.
• Review FAI documentation to ensure compliance with AS9102 and company quality requirements.
• Conduct follow-up Patrol Inspection Audits and support corrective actions.
• Create and maintain quality reports, inspection metrics and non-conformance records.
• Drive continuous improvement across inspection processes while ensuring compliance with AS9100 and the Quality Management System.

What we're looking for

• Quality Engineering or Inspection experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Aerospace experience is highly desirable.
• Must have a stable 5-year career history
• Knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102 First Article Inspection processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and 2D/3D models.
• Experience using quality management systems, Microsoft Office and ideally Q-Pulse and SAP.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• HNC/HND, NVQ or equivalent engineering qualification (Engineering Apprenticeship desirable).

You will work alongside industry experts, develop your technical skills and build a rewarding career within a world-leading aerospace manufacturer.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS).

If you're ready to take the next step in your aerospace career, apply today to become our next Inspection Quality Engineer or call Andrea 07999108785

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