Senior Quality Inspector

Senior Quality Inspector - QinetiQ at Boscombe Down

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow – we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations, our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Quality Inspector at our Boscombe Down site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As a Senior Quality Inspector, you will inspect and certify both Electrical and Mechanical details and assemblies. Working with the AEC (Aviation Engineering Centre) team, you’ll deliver quality products to all our customers and maintain our quality approvals. You will be responsible to the Production Manager, taking accountability for the sustainment of quality of product output from all production activities, and ensuring compliance of the Production Organisation to all its regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspection of detailed parts and assemblies in accordance with applicable design data and work instructions.
• Completion of manufacturing records and test results.
• Carry out final sign off of components and Assemblies through either Part 21 Form 1 or AS9100 COFC.
• Assist in the management of audits and closure of any resulting actions.
• Support the Production Manager to maintain continuous improvement plans.
• Raise Engineering queries where product deviates from the applicable design data.

Essential Experience:

• Knowledge from working within a Part 21G regulated aviation industry.
• Evidence of working within a regulated quality environment.
• Experience carrying out testing requirements, such as hardness/conductivity, tensile, and heat treatments.
• Capable of measuring components using standard measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of using digital and calibrated measuring equipment.
• Previous Quality Management experience.

Essential Qualifications:

• HNC Level in Engineering, or evidence of working within an aviation manufacturing and production planning environment.
• CAA / EASA Part 21G Production Organisation approval course.

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education. Provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn, then we would like to hear from you.

Location and Hours:

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Boscombe Down site, with a minimum average site attendance of five days per week. Flexible working is available.

About Boscombe Down:

MOD Boscombe Down is a unique operational site featuring the longest military runway in the UK. Primarily focusing on providing testing, evaluation, and support services for aviation and aerospace systems. Renowned for its extensive flight-testing capabilities, the site plays a vital role in the UK’s aviation defence, contributing to the development, testing, and airworthiness of military aircraft, enhancing operational readiness and effectiveness.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines, and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued, and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture: www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Benefits:

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days.
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance.
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets, and much more.
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and the local community.