Position Overview
First Article Inspector reporting to Technical Operations, Quality Control. Onsite – Wolverhampton, GBR. The role involves owning AS9102‑compliant FAI activity across new product introduction, product changes, and supplied components.
Key Responsibilities
* 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.
Technical Requirements
* 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:
o Verniers
o Micrometers (inside, outside, depth)
o Bore gauges
o Height gauges
o Depth micrometers
o Manual and/or CNC CMM
* Experience within AS9100 quality environments.
* SAP and/or Solumina experience advantageous.
Skills & Experience
* 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.
Security Clearance
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role.
What We Offer
* 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.
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