Martin-Baker Aircraft Co Ltd
Inspection Quality Engineer
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Why work for Martin-Baker
A career in aerospace with a British engineering firm that is saving lives worldwide. When you work at Martin-Baker, you’re providing pilots with their last form of defence.
Martin-Baker is the Worlds’s leading manufacturer of ejection seats, helping to protect aircrew in the worlds’ most advanced military aircraft. Our mission is simple – to save aircrew lives.
What you’ll be doing
Join us on this mission as a First Article Inspector to work within our Inspection Team where you will be planning the First Article Inspection requirements for a seat programme using QPM, the FAIR Software system.
Aspects of the role will include
- Plan First Article Inspection activities against required programs and Patrol Inspection Audit activity.
- Complete First Article Inspections and reports for top level part assembly seats and deliverable items and Complete Patrol Inspection Audits and reports for designated products.
- Review and ensure that completed FAI’s meet the QAI-148 / AS9102 standard requirements.
- Conduct follow up Patrol Inspection Audits and maintain a spreadsheet for a Measure of Effectiveness (MOE) on notification corrective actions where applicable.
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Characteristics & Skills
- General work background in manufacturing / engineering, Aerospace background very desirable.
- Quality Engineer or Inspection experience.
- Understanding of the application of AS9100 audits and AS9102 First Article Inspection process.
- Familiarity with Qpulse QPM software and SAP or equivalent systems.
- Broad experience of reading and interpreting engineering drawings, processes and use of 2 and 3 D images.
At Martin-Baker you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experts who will help you to obtain a wide understanding of an engineering/manufacturing business and you’ll develop new skills and gain a strong industry experience.
Your benefits in detail
- Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme.
- 4x salary Life Assurance (18+).
- Healthcare Cash Plan.
- 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- The ability to purchase additional leave maximum 1 week (following probation period).
- Friday midday finish.
- Cycle to work scheme including e-bikes (following qualifying period).
- Martin-Baker+ discount platform.
- Subsidised canteen.
- Workplace Nursery Benefit Scheme
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We believe in equal opportunity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected. We want you to be able to do your best work.
Martin-Baker is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, showing our support and commitment to our Armed Forces and their families, proudly supporting those who serve.
All candidates will be treated equally and fairly, regardless of their background, or any characteristic protected by law. Candidates will be selected entirely on their skills and competencies and in alignment with each role’s specifications and / or requirements. All published adverts will be aligned with the Company’s Diversity and Inclusion commitment.
This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). For more information and guidance please visit https://martin-baker.com/security-vetting/
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