Job Description
Quality / FAIRS Technician
Location: Newport (On-Site)
Contract: Fixed-Term (9 months)
Sector: Aerospace / Electronics Manufacturing
An established electronics manufacturing organisation supporting aerospace and high-reliability sectors is seeking a FAIRS Technician to join its Quality team on a fixed-term basis.
This role focuses on the creation and verification of AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) to ensure product compliance with aerospace standards and customer requirements.
The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, manufacturing and quality teams to ensure products meet AS9100 traceability requirements, regulatory standards and documented quality processes before release.
This position requires a detail-oriented quality professional with strong technical drawing interpretation skills and experience working within aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities
First Article Inspection
Create AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in line with the latest revision
Produce Forms 1, 2 and 3 independently
Use customer data packs, engineering drawings and ERP systems to complete reports
Ensure documentation complies with aerospace and customer standards
Documentation & Compliance
Interpret PCB and mechanical drawings
Verify ballooned drawing notes using appropriate verification methods
Record inspection results and control methods used
Ensure compliance with AS9100 traceability requirements
Quality Assurance
Verify concessions and ensure they are applied correctly where required
Identify non-conformances and ensure objective evidence is documented
Support compliance with customer and industry standards
Contribute to the effectiveness of the Quality Management System
Cross-Functional Support
Work closely with engineering, production and quality teams
Ensure documentation accuracy and compliance integrity
Support product realisation and release to production
Candidate Requirements
Essential
Experience working within aerospace manufacturing or high-reliability environments
Demonstrable experience creating AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports
Ability to determine verification methods and inspection controls
Strong understanding of engineering drawings and customer data packs
High attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Ability to demonstrate objective evidence of compliance and non-compliance
Desirable
Knowledge of ISO9001, AS9100 or AS9102 standards
Familiarity with NADCAP (AC7120) or similar aerospace quality frameworks
Experience working with ERP systems in manufacturing environments
Additional Information
Fixed-term contract position
On-site role based in Newport
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK