Build Inspector

Description
A vacancy for a Build Inspector to join the Quality department has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage.

Our Quality Assurance department ensures with confidence that our customers' requirements are being met during the manufacturing, assembly, integration and test phases of the Spacecraft build cycle.

Vigilance and dedication in our efforts allows us to develop customised solutions, proactively eliminate problems, improve operational performance, maintain low costs, keeping our people safe and our customer satisfied in our unique and highly specialised operations and product manufacture.

Task & accountability
* Perform in-process technical and final inspections. (Visual inspection, measurement inspection, electrical testing)
* Provide technical feedback and advice to the Spacecraft Production team regarding quality control, calling upon any specialist knowledge as appropriate
* Support Spacecraft Production operators / technicians in deciding on the severity of an incident or any go-no-go decisions that may be needed
* Advise and if required support the Spacecraft Production team leader on quality matters, if needed reject and assist manufacturing in the correction of errors
* Attend and support PPS meetings (root cause analysis) where required
* Physically and systematically quarantine non-conforming components and assemblies identified during inspections. Properly identify and document items in quality quarantine cupboard
* Assist Spacecraft Production operators / team leaders in the management of local non-conformances and non-conformance reports
* Raising Occurrence Reports if required, and ensuring that ORs are fully implemented and ready for final closure. Consulting with the appropriate departments to check minor OR dispositions
* Review and supply feedback of quality procedures, processes, documents and forms used during daily activities for accuracy and completeness
* Support departmental meetings, special projects and team meetings
* Demonstrate creativity by proposing improvements to our working practices to reduce our non-quality costs
* Apply Airbus Core Values to create an environment for success, set the example, uphold the standard and welcome challenges while maintaining integrity, commitment, confidence, teamwork, customer focus, respect and reliability

Performing patrol inspections not only on documentation and hardware but also including Spacecraft Production process applications including the controls and disciplines of the cleanrooms such as:
* Cleanliness
* Tool calibration
* Training records
* AIT process 'spot checks'

Required skills
Essential -
Right attitude to adapt with the essential skills and experiences in a manufacturing environment is as much valued as experience in a quality role
* 2 years in a manufacturing business
* Understanding of and commitment to quality improvement initiatives
* Reporting skills - attention to detail is important
* Computer skills - being comfortable to work on different digital tools and tablets. Able to quickly and proactively adapt to new tool implementation
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Dedicated to continuous learning and self-improvement
* Open to and seeks out feedback, using it to reflect on ways to improve
* Demonstrate accountability and responsibility
* Organised, practical and logical in work approach - with good communication and interpersonal skills
* Flexibility to travel within the UK and Europe when required - on an occasional basis
* Willingness to work on shift, on-call or off-site for short periods when required - also on an occasional basis

Desirable -
* ESA qualification would be a plus
* Recognised time served apprenticeship within the aerospace industry
* 3 years' experience within the aerospace or related industries.
* Science based or electronics GCSEs
* Experience with CMM /Faro Arm / NDT techniques would be a plus
* Experience with 3D drawings (Catia) would be a plus
* Knowledge on composite/carbon and/or electrical testing

Guidant Global (BH4SF) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Manufacturing, Reporting, Computer