Quality Inspector

Summary: The Aerospace Fuselage Quality Engineer will ensure the structural integrity and compliance of aircraft fuselage systems and components for a major aerospace customer. This role involves overseeing inspection processes, resolving quality issues, and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing operations. The position is based on-site in Belfast and is classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement quality assurance standards and procedures specific to fuselage structures.
• Perform inspections and audits of fuselage components during manufacturing, assembly, and pre-delivery.
• Interpret engineering drawings, models, and specifications to validate conformance.
• Investigate non-conformities and lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and quality metrics for fuselage components.
• Support supplier quality management for fuselage-related parts and materials.
• Participate in Material Review Boards (MRB) and disposition of non-conforming materials.
• Maintain detailed records and documentation for traceability and regulatory compliance.

Key Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing quality, preferably with fuselage structures.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with GD&T, CATIA/3D CAD software, and technical drawing interpretation.
• Familiarity with composite and/or metallic fuselage materials and joining techniques.
• Proficient in quality tools such as FMEA, 8D, SPC, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience on metallic fuselage barrels would be very beneficial.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Belfast

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other