First Article Inspector

Quality FAIR (First Article Inspection) Engineer - Aerospace Manufacturing

Basildon, Essex

£18.54/hour + Generous Benefits Package

Mon-Thurs 08:00-17:00 Fri 07:30-12:30

Permanent, Full-Time Overtime Available

Join a leading player in the aerospace manufacturing sector that's known for precision, performance, and continuous innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a vital quality assurance role within a high-performing team, ensuring product excellence from the first article stage through to full compliance with exacting industry standards.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Stability + Progression: Join a well-established company with long-term growth prospects
• Team Culture: Work alongside production, planning, and quality professionals in a collaborative setting
• Purposeful Work: Play a key role in ensuring aircraft component quality-right from the start

Your Day-to-Day:

• Compile, review, and approve First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs)
• Ensure full compliance with customer specs, engineering drawings, and aerospace quality standards
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to gather and verify technical documentation
• Flag non-conformances, raise ECRs, and support the broader quality assurance framework
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive a "right first time" approach to manufacturing
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the QMS

What We're Looking For:

Must-Haves:

• Engineering or manufacturing background
• Hands-on experience with FAIR inspections
• Strong understanding of aerospace quality standards
• Proficiency with inspection tools and interpreting engineering drawings
• High attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing
• Previous work involving FAIR submissions
• Relevant qualifications in Quality, Engineering, or Manufacturing
• Excellent communication and team skills

What's In It for You:

• £18.54/hour + paid overtime (x1.5 Mon-Sat / x2 on Sundays)
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Private healthcare + pension + life insurance
• Long service awards + development opportunities
• A real chance to shape quality systems and continuous improvement