Electromechanical Source Inspector

Wolverhampton

5 months ago

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We are currently looking for a Electromechanical Source Inspector fo an ongoin contrsact based in Wolverhampton.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform documentation, visual, and dimensional inspections across a broad range of aerospace commodities, including:

Mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies

Complex CCAs and electronic assemblies

Precision-machined components

Sheet metal parts, castings, and forgings

Verify compliance of all product and documentation to engineering drawings, purchase orders, industry standards, and customer specifications.

Review and validate Certificates of Conformance, material certifications, process certifications, and supplier test reports for accuracy and completeness.

Inspect special processes (e.g., heat treat, plating, coating, welding) for compliance to applicable specifications and approvals.

Conduct inspection and verification of raw materials, including metals, composites, and specialty alloys.

Oversee or perform testing verification activities, such as functional, environmental, and acceptance testing, ensuring compliance to customer requirements.

Accurately document all inspection activities in customer and/or Verify reporting platforms; using personal laptop.

Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and quality engineering to resolve technical and quality-related issues.

Qualifications & Experience:

Minimum 10 years of aerospace inspection experience across multiple commodities.

Strong knowledge of:

Mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies

Complex CCAs and

Machined components and precision tolerancing

Special processes, raw materials, and testing methodologies

In-depth understanding of AS9100/ISO9001 quality management systems and related industry standards.

Experience or in depth understanding of AS9102

Ability to interpret and apply engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and work instructions.

Skilled in the use of inspection tools (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, optical comparators, etc.).

Proficient with personal computers and experienced in microsoft, web-based email and other applications.

Additional Requirements:

Strong communication skills, must be able to read, write and speak and comprehend fluent English with the ability to convey technical findings to suppliers and customers.

Comfortable working in fast-paced environments and at multiple supplier locations as required.

Willingness to use personal laptop and/or mobile device for reporting.

Ability to stand, kneel, and lift up to 30 lbs as required for inspection activities.

Must meet any customer-specific background check and training requirements

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