Build Inspector
Location: Stevenage
Contract: 12 Months (Likely to be extended)
Rate: £26 / Hour (Inside IR35)
Shift Pattern:
- 2 Shifts: 06:00 - 14:00 & 14:00 - 22:00 (Fridays: 12:00 - 20:00)
- Monday to Friday in fortnightly rotation (after initial familiarisation period)
Role Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Build Inspector to join our client's team in Stevenage on a 12-month contract, with a strong possibility of extension. The role involves assisting Spacecraft Production operators and team leaders in managing non-conformance's, raising Occurrence Reports (ORs), verifying technician training, and having the authority to halt production as needed to ensure quality standards.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct hardware inspections including visual, measurement, and electrical testing.
- Provide technical advice on quality control to the Spacecraft Production team.
- Support operators/technicians in assessing incident severity and making go/no-go decisions.
- Advise and support team leaders on quality matters.
- Review and ensure technical integrity of work instructions and assist in correcting errors.
- Verify quality coverage through Quality Verification Points.
- Perform patrol inspections, including documentation, hardware, and process application checks.
- Maintain workshop standards such as cleanliness and tool calibration.
- Conduct process audits and AIT process spot checks as necessary.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- 2+ years in manufacturing.
- Knowledge of composite/carbon and/or electrical testing.
- Strong attention to detail and reporting skills.
- Proficient with digital tools.
- Adaptable, proactive, and committed to continuous learning.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willing to travel and work shifts as needed.
Desirable Qualifications:
- ESA qualification.
- Aerospace apprenticeship.
- 3+ years in aerospace or related industries.
- Science-based or electronics GCSEs.
- Experience with CMM and 3D drawings (Catia).
They are looking to host interviews in the coming days so if you are interested, please apply now!