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Quality Inspector and Chemical Processor
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Quality Inspector and Chemical Processor
The Role
This dual-role position combines hands-on chemical processing with in-process quality inspection responsibilities within a regulated aerospace environment. The role supports the full production cycle, from preparation and surface treatment of components through to Goods Inwards and interstage inspection, ensuring all work meets customer, AS9100, and NADCAP requirements.
The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out approved chemical processing operations while also performing inspection and buy-off activities at key stages of manufacture. This includes verifying compliance to engineering specifications, maintaining accurate documentation and traceability, and identifying non-conformances to support product quality and process control.
Working closely with production, quality, and engineering teams, the role plays a key part in ensuring components are processed correctly and released through each stage in line with strict aerospace standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform Goods Inwards inspection of raw materials, components, and subcontracted processes in line with company procedures and customer specifications
- Review supplier documentation including Certificates of Conformity, material certs, and process certifications to ensure compliance with purchase order and engineering requirements
- Conduct dimensional and visual inspection of parts using appropriate measuring equipment (e.g. verniers, micrometers, gauges)
- Carry out interstage inspection and buy-off of components throughout the manufacturing and processing route, ensuring conformity before progression to the next operation
- Verify that all operations have been completed in accordance with route cards, work instructions, and relevant specifications
- Ensure full traceability of parts and materials is maintained in line with AS9100 requirements
- Accurately complete inspection records and stamp/sign off work in accordance with company authorisation levels
- Liaise with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve inspection issues and clarify requirements
- Support internal and external audits (including AS9100 and NADCAP) by maintaining compliant records and work practices
- Ensure inspection equipment is used correctly and highlight any calibration concerns
- Maintain a clean, organised, and audit-ready inspection area in line with company standards
- Carry out chemical processing operations including cleaning, etching, passivation and other surface treatments in line with approved process specifications
- Load and unload components safely onto jigs and fixtures, ensuring correct orientation and protection of parts throughout processing
- Follow detailed work instructions, engineering drawings, and customer specifications
- Monitor and control process parameters such as temperature, time, and agitation to ensure compliance with approved standards
- Perform routine checks on chemical baths and report any deviations to supervision or laboratory personnel
- Visually inspect components before and after processing to ensure cleanliness and surface condition meet requirements prior to next stage operations
- Identify and report non-conforming parts or process issues in line with company quality procedures
- Handle chemicals and operate equipment in accordance with COSHH, health & safety, and environmental regulations
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping and ensure work areas remain audit-ready in support of NADCAP requirements
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Job Requirements
- Demonstrable proficiency in use of Microsoft Office suite of products.
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral), including report writing.
- To meet the requirements of a Quality Inspector/Chemical Processor as defined in the Training & Competency Register.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment (chemical processing and/or inspection desirable)
- Understanding of basic inspection techniques and use of measuring equipment (e.g. verniers, micrometers, gauges)
- Ability to follow detailed work instructions, engineering drawings, and technical specifications
- Good attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and traceability
- Ability to complete documentation clearly and accurately
- Understanding of health & safety requirements, including safe handling of chemicals (COSHH awareness preferred)
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage workload across dual responsibilities
- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team
- Willingness to learn and be trained across both processing and inspection activities
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The duties of the post may change from time to time without altering their general character or the level of responsibility entailed.
The job holder must:
- Be aware of the Company’s aims, organisational values and behaviours and their impact on this post.
- Carry out the duties of the post in accordance with the Company’s Equality & Inclusivity in Employment Policy.
- Carry out all duties and responsibilities with reasonable care for the health and safety of you and any other person who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to co-operate fully with the Company in health and safety matters.
- To comply with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act.
The above-mentioned duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be called upon to carry out such other appropriate duties as may be required within the grading level of the post and the competence of the post holder.
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.
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