Quality Inspector - Aerospace

Weymouth | Day & Night shifts | Monday-Thursday / Friday | Permanent

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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