Organisation Details
An international high-technology group operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment, and interiors), defence, and space markets. The core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable, and accessible. With a global presence, the company has 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, holding world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. It undertakes research and development programs to maintain environmental priorities within its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Ranked first in the aerospace and defence industry in TIME magazine's World's Best Companies 2023.
The company is the world's leading manufacturer of rotorcraft turbines and is the only one dedicated exclusively to this market. Operating worldwide, it employs 5,900 people and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries, with 21,000 engines in service.
Position Description
City: Fareham
Domain: Production
Job Title: Final release Inspector
Employment Type: Permanent
Part-Time / Full-Time: Full-time
Number of Hours per Week: 37
Job Description
What's Special About Us?
The company is the world's leading manufacturer of rotorcraft turbines, dedicated exclusively to this market. The UK facility is the European Maintenance Centre Hub for the group, performing maintenance and repairs on complex helicopter engine components. The experienced teams partner with a global customer base, offering technical expertise and broader support in both the fixed wing and rotary wing markets.
What Will I Be Doing?
Visual and dimensional inspection of aerospace components and parts for manufacturing areas within new production.
Final release signatory for components and assemblies.
Inspection and measurement of all types of parts/assemblies to ensure conformance to customer drawing, quality/airworthiness standards, and purchase order requirements, working within the parameters outlined in procedures and work instructions.
Ensure products meet customer, quality standards, and airworthiness authorities. Parts are inspected as per drawings, documentation, routings, and required standards using various inspection methods and equipment during the manufacturing lifecycle.
Work in accordance with HSE legislation, the Company Operating Systems, policies, and procedures.
Demonstrate Company Values & Behaviours.
Ensure documentation/routings are completed and processed correctly and timely.
Containment and securitisation activities for checking parts in process or in stores when required.
Provide cover when necessary as requested by Team Leader within competency.
Contribute to driving and sustaining business objectives and continuous improvement within the department.
Maintain a high standard of housekeeping as set by the company.
Utilise the company's SAP system by tracking routings, data entry, and producing final release documentation ensuring product conformity.
Input, record, and analyze data in various formats, including FAI requirements, self-inspection, databases, SAP, and Microsoft Suite.
Adhere to SQCDPI quality requirements and improvements.
Perform other reasonable tasks as needed to support department goals and objectives.Travel Specificity
As required for training purposes. Could be asked to support any customer/supplier visit as appropriate for the role.
Additional Description
As a valued member of the team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:
25 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays)
Additional day for every 10 years of service
Flexitime - where you can accrue up to your contractual hours
Option to leave from 12:30 on Friday (role-dependent)
Hybrid working - on-site 3 days per week, from home 2 days (role-dependent)
On-site restaurant with daily £1.50 subsidy for lunch
Costa coffee on-site
Generous 7% pension contributions (after 3 months)
Health cashback scheme (after probation)
Purchase of company shares (after 3 months)
Annual bonus of up to 3%
Company sick pay
A dedicated Benefits Portal with a range of lifestyle benefits, including life assurance, cycle to work, retail discounts, and access to healthcare & wellbeing services
Ample free parking
Green scheme
Accrue points for traveling to work by bike, walking, public transport, or car share
Once a quarter, receive Amazon vouchers for points (40 points = £10)What Do You Need From Me?
Ability to use and/or learn CMM inspection software and equipment.
Experience in a range of manual inspection techniques and equipment