Quality Assurance Specialist

FAIR / Quality Inspection Engineer - Aerospace (Contract)

Location: Essex (Hybrid - 1 day per week onsite)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Thursday

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced FAIR / Quality Inspection Engineer to join a civil aerospace manufacturing programme, working on cabinets for power distribution and components. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong First Article Inspection experience to join a fast-moving programme with flexibility on working pattern.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and review First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) in line with AS9102
• Carry out dimensional and quality inspection of components and assemblies (cabinets for power distribution, aircraft parts)
• Support root cause and non-conformance investigations where required
• Liaise with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve inspection queries
• Ensure documentation is compliant with civil aerospace quality standards

Requirements

• Proven experience with AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports
• Background in aerospace or civil aviation component manufacturing
• QBE (Qualified By Experience) candidates welcome - formal qualifications not essential if experience is strong
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently