Quality Inspector (Part Time)
Are you a detail-focused Quality Inspector who enjoys working closely with production teams to make sure things are right first time?
This is an exciting part-time opportunity to join a growing Quality team within a specialist aerospace interiors manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will play a key role in product conformity, inspection and release across the manufacture, assembly, trim and finishing of aerospace interior components, helping to strengthen our quality systems and contribute to a culture of product safety, compliance and continuous improvement.
What can we offer you?
In return for your hard work, you will be offered a competitive salary and a great range of benefits, including:
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience (pro rata)
• 25 days holiday, rising to 30 days at 10 years’ service, plus 8 bank holidays (full-time equivalent). For this part-time role, this equates to 15 days rising to 18 days, plus pro rata bank holiday entitlement
• Workplace pension
• Critical Health Insurance
• Death in service cover (3 times your basic salary)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Free onsite parking with free electric car charging
Working hours
Your normal working hours will be 24 hours per week, worked Tuesday to Thursday, 08:00 to 16:30, with a 30-minute lunch.
What will I be responsible for?
As a Quality Inspector at Flitetec, you will act as a key quality contact for production, workshop and shopfloor operations. Your responsibilities will include (but aren’t limited to):
• Inspecting products to ensure they are manufactured in line with technical drawings, specifications, work instructions, approved processes and customer requirements
• Supporting inspection and product release activities
• Completing and reviewing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) and quality records within authorised limits
• Ensuring non-conforming product is identified, contained and escalated appropriately
• Investigating non-conformities, customer complaints and process failures, using root cause analysis to support corrective and preventative actions that prevent recurrence
• Using quality tools such as 8D and 5 Whys
• Supporting 5S activities on the shopfloor
• Maintaining traceability, configuration control and documentation discipline
• Supporting material compliance requirements, including REACH, RoHS, SVHC and PFAS, working with suppliers and customers where required
About You
You will be confident working directly with operators, production leaders, engineering, supply chain and inspection teams, bringing a practical, proactive and collaborative approach to problem solving. You will also bring to this role:
Essential
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Knowledge and understanding of processes and products relating to plastics and adhesives
• Root cause analysis
• First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) reporting
• Understanding of REACH
• Understanding of 5S and 8D
Desirable
• Quality experience within aerospace, aviation interiors, precision manufacturing or another regulated manufacturing environment
• An HNC, HND, degree, apprenticeship or equivalent experience in manufacturing, quality, mechanical or aerospace engineering
• Experience with process validation and non-conformance management
• Knowledge of AS9100D and aerospace inspection requirements
Getting involved in quality engineering!
As part of this role, you will also have the opportunity to get involved in:
• Monitoring and improving manufacturing and assembly processes
• Lean and continuous improvement activities to improve throughput, efficiency, process capability and right-first-time performance
• Process validation, manufacturing trials and tooling development
• Manufacturing readiness reviews and New Product Introduction, including new products, materials and processes
• Process control and risk management through control plans, process flow diagrams, process risk assessments and PFMEA activities
About Us
Source Make Integrate:
Flitetec stocks and distributes a large range of aviation components and products for defence and commercial aircraft applications. We are a manufacturer of new and repaired and overhauled aircraft interior products and is certified for CAA Part 21 subpart G and EASA/CAA Part 145 release. Our customers include international and regional airlines, OEM manufacturers, MRO operators and leasing companies in the UK, Europe, North America, the Middle East and the Far East.
Equal Opportunities
We believe that diverse teams create stronger businesses. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We recruit based on merit, skills and potential, ensuring a fair and inclusive process for everyone.
If you think you'd be a good fit for our role, we want to hear from you. Please click “apply” to submit your application and find out more.
Quality Inspector (Part Time) in Amersham employer: Flitetec
Flitetec is an excellent employer for those seeking a meaningful role in health and safety within the aviation sector. With a commitment to quality and compliance, we offer a supportive work culture that values practical experience and collaboration with senior management and operational teams. Our part-time or fractional engagement model provides flexibility, allowing professionals to contribute their expertise while enjoying a balanced work-life dynamic in a regulated environment.
