Inspector

About Us

Barnes Aerospace is an international group providing complex engineering solutions to some of the key names in the Aerospace and Defence markets. Operating from sites close to our key customers in North America, Europe & Asia. The Barnes Aerospace group provides advanced technological solutions to the Aerospace and Defence industry, leveraging an in-depth knowledge of fabrications, machining and the global supply chain to support complex aero-engine component manufacture and repair.

Job Purpose

As a Quality Inspector you will provide quality control support to the operations & engineering teams ensuring flawless product inspections throughout the manufacturing cycle. Ensuring product integrity and company processes are followed in accordance with the Company’s Quality Manual. We operate a high mix/high complexity/low volume environment, so you are required to be comfortable working with a broad spectrum of parts/materials. This role is essential in safeguarding Barnes Aerospace’s reputation for quality is maintained.

In addition to manual inspection work, you will be responsible for the operation of multiple CMM (Co-ordinate Measuring Machines) using PCDMIS & Mitytoyo software. You will also complete non-conformance reporting (NCR's) and support RCCA activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct precise product inspections, ensuring compliance with drawings and documentation for FAIRs, meeting AS9100 and customer specifications.
• Maintain and update documentation pertinent to FAIRs and process quality, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Manage non-conforming material via the Non-Conformance Reporting system (NCR).
• Actively contribute to problem-solving initiatives, participating in root cause analyses and applying corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams to elevate quality, address customer returns and facilitate 8D problem-solving.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to discuss inspection results, resolve issues, and ensure that projects stay on track.
• Keep measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions, calling for repairs.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• To work closely with production personnel carrying out first off, final and random inspections using CMM and Mechanical inspection equipment.
• Apply principles of Lean Manufacturing to reduce setup times and improve productivity.
  
  

Experience And Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working as a quality inspector within the precision engineering industry - Aerospace preferred.
• A good working knowledge of CMMs, handheld metrology instruments and first off inspections.
• The ability to program on CMM machinery (Preferred).
• The ability to read process sheets, blueprints, and sketches of part to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up, and operating requirements.
• Interpret work instructions.
• Visually inspects final components.
• Use precision measuring instruments & gauging devices and perform various quality inspection type procedures to include dimensional verification· Adhere to all policies and procedures.
• Promote diversity of ideas
• Customer focused
• Constantly display integrity and respect
• Maintain a positive attitude in order to positively influence the process improvement activities throughout the organization
  
  

Working Patttern

1 week rotation on shifts

Dayshift 07:00 - 15:00 (Mon-Fri)

Backshift 15:00 - 22:30 (Mon-Fri)

Nightshift 22:30 – 07:00 (Sun-Thur)

Pay: From £40,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Bonus Scheme
• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Company Sick Pay
• Healthcare cash back scheme
• Free flu jabs
• On-site parking
  
  

Barnes Aerospace Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnes Aerospace Ltd is a subcontractor to the United States Government and provides defence services involving technical data and products governed by the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. parts 120 - 130 and the Export Administration Act and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R. parts 730 – 774 (“Export Laws”). All candidates are subject to review and governance under such Export Laws and any offer of employment may be subject to additional considerations and/or conditions.