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Syntech Recruitment are partnering with a world-renowned aerospace and defence manufacturer based near Uxbridge, supporting the search for an experienced Inspection Quality Engineer to join their Inspection and Quality function. This is an opportunity to work within a highly regulated aerospace environment where quality, precision and compliance are absolutely critical. You'll play a key role in supporting First Article Inspection activities, Patrol Inspection Audits, and ensuring products meet AS9102 and AS9100 standards within a life-saving engineering environment.
Job Responsibility:
Planning and conducting First Article Inspection (FAI) activities against programme requirements
Completing First Article Inspection reports for top-level assemblies and deliverable items
Carrying out Patrol Inspection Audits across manufacturing areas
Reviewing completed FAI documentation to ensure compliance with AS9102 and internal quality requirements
Supporting corrective action activities and maintaining MOE reporting metrics
Creating and managing non-conformance notifications where required
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across inspection and quality processes
Working closely with manufacturing, inspection and quality teams to ensure products meet required standards
Using systems such as Qpulse QPM, SAP and Microsoft Office for reporting and documentation activities
Requirements:
Previous experience within a Quality Engineer, Inspection Engineer, First Article Inspector or Aerospace Inspection role
Strong understanding of AS9100 audits and AS9102 First Article Inspection processes
Experience within manufacturing or engineering environments
Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and 2D/3D technical data
Good understanding of inspection tools, quality systems and manufacturing processes
Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office and quality management systems
Experience using Qpulse QPM, SAP or equivalent systems would be advantageous
Aerospace or defence industry experience highly desirable
HNC/HND/NVQ level qualification within Engineering or similar preferred
Nice to have:
Experience using Qpulse QPM, SAP or equivalent systems
Aerospace or defence industry experience
HNC/HND/NVQ level qualification within Engineering or similar
What we offer:
37-hour working week
Friday 12pm finish
Overtime paid at 1.5x basic rate
25 days holiday + bank holidays
9% non-contributory pension scheme
Healthcare Cash Plan
4x salary life assurance
Subsidised canteen
Cycle to work scheme including e-bikes
Additional holiday purchase scheme
Long-term career progression within aerospace engineering