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Quality Inspectors
Verify Inc.
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Posted Oct 19
About this role
Overview Aerospace Source Inspector 📍 Location: Essex, UK📅 Contract Length: 6 Months💷 Rate: £27 - £30 per hour🚀 Industry: Aerospace & Defence Overview We are currently seeking an experienced Aerospace Source Inspector to support a leading aerospace programme in Essex. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused professional with a strong background in aerospace manufacturing, inspection, and supplier quality activities. Responsibilities * Perform visual source inspection of aerospace components prior to shipment. * Verify dimensional characteristics using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, and gauges. * Review Certificates of Conformance (CoCs), route cards, travellers, inspection reports, and special process documentation. * Ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements. * Verify serialisation, identification, and product traceability requirements. * Document and report non-conformances in accordance with customer quality procedures. * Liaise with supplier personnel to ensure quality requirements are met. * Provide regular inspection reports and status updates to the customer Quality organisation. * Represent the customer professionally while working independently on-site. Requirements * Minimum 3 years of aerospace manufacturing, quality inspection, or source inspection experience. * Strong understanding of aerospace quality standards and inspection practices. * Experience inspecting components processed through anodising, chrome plating, cadmium plating, passivation, shot peening, or similar special processes. * Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements. * Proficient in the use of inspection and measurement equipment including micrometers, calipers, and gauges. * Experience reviewing manufacturing and quality documentation. * Knowledge of AS9100 quality management systems is advantageous. * Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills. * Strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously. * Professional customer-facing attitude and approach. Responsibilities The support will include: * Visual Source Inspection of aerospace components prior to shipment * Verification of dimensional characteristics using hand measurement equipment (e.g. micrometers, calipers, gauges) * Review of documentation including Certificates of Conformance (CofCs), routing / traveller records, and special process paperwork * Verification of serialisation, identification, and traceability * Documenting and reporting non-conformances in accordance with customer procedures Providing Source Inspection status updates to the customer Quality organisation Qualifications Experience Requirements: * Minimum 3 years’ aerospace manufacturing or Source Inspection experience * Experience with surface finish / special process components (e.g. anodising, chrome, cadmium, passivation, shot-peening). Experience with nickel plating advantageous but not essential * Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T * Hands-on experience using standard Source Inspection tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges) * Understanding of AS9100 requirements and aerospace quality controls advantageous Clear communication skills and the ability to work independently while representing the customer professionally