First Article Inspector

On behalf of our client, a specialist Aerospace fabrication and welding business, we're actively recruiting a number First Article & Quality Inspectors to join their growing team in Manchester on a permanent basis.
This is a fantastic chance to join a dynamic team specialising in precision engineering and high-quality components.
The Role As a First Article Inspector, you'll be pivotal in ensuring compliance and quality standards are met.
Key responsibilities include: * Collating and submitting FAIRs (First Article Inspection Reports) to AS9102 standards.
* Reviewing, approving, and submitting FAIRs.
* Interpreting aerospace sheet metal and assembly drawings, including tolerances.
* Conducting manual inspection and measuring of parts.
* Collaborating with engineering and quality teams to uphold stringent industry standards.
About You The ideal candidate will have: * Experience in a FAIR collation/submission role within aerospace or a similarly regulated industry.
* A strong understanding of manufacturing processes, preferably aerospace sheet metal or assembly.
* Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.
* Hands-on expertise in manual inspection and measurement techniques.
* Excellent PC skills, with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and related tools.
* Demonstrated experience with FAIR processes from collation to submission.