Company Bio:

Entrepreneurial Leader
Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America and Europe. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

Division info:

The Landing Gear Market specializes in the design, qualification, manufacture and repair and overhaul of landing gears and flight critical components to a customer base that extends from the OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) to the Operators in both the commercial and military markets.

Summary of position:

The Quality Inspector will work closely with the manufacturing teams at Nottingham inspecting of components in process and at final inspection.

Main responsibilities:

• Create, Manage and Review FAIRs in accordance with AS9102.
• Ensuring compliance with standards from regulatory authorities.
• Department procedures including technique sheets and standard operating procedures.
• Ensuring product conformity.
• Visual inspection of customer components to drawings.
• Covering all types of inspection from good in, first offs and final inspection
• Inspection of components using hand measuring equipment to ensure parts are conforming to drawing requirements.
• Inspection of components using CMM’s/Scanning Arms when required.
• Support production requirements as a member of the inspection team.
• Liaise with other shop floor areas on matters relating to product conformance as necessary.
• Strong background in Quality Inspection / Metrology / CMM
• Previously inspected machined components for high profile industries such as Aerospace, Defence, Motorsport, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Petrochemical etc.
• Ability to interpret CMM reports.
• Ability to self-inspect parts using manual measuring equipment - micrometers, verniers, calipers, gauges etc.
• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Working with relevant departments to manage department priorities.
• Support Continuous Improvement activities identifying ways to improve the processes.
• Perform dimensional, visual and documentation inspection on incoming parts and outgoing products.
• Participate in Root Cause Failure Mode investigations.
• Document product quality issues / concerns.

Qualifications:

Essential Characteristics:
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to operate as an effective team member.
• A self-motivated approach and a proactive attitude.
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills and abilities through on the job training.
• Knowledge of AS9102
Desirable Characteristics:
• Experience within an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Experience as a final inspector in a manufacturing organisation.
• Strong background in Quality Inspection / Metrology / CMM
• Ability to operate CMMs and/or Faro Arms - PC-Dimis or similar would be advantageous
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally with exposure to a process environment operating under BSI standards.
• It will be necessary for all applicants for this job to be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK.

What we Offer?
• Generous group pension plan with up to 7.5% employer contribution matched by employees.
• Competitive salaries tied to performance, reviewed annually for fairness.
• Standard 38.5-hour week, 195h Annual leave (25 days) + bank holidays
• Supportive environment investing in growth through mentorship and training.
• Cultivating a culture where diversity is valued and respected, fostering innovation and organizational success.
• Our motivating work environment and leadership approach empower individuals to enact meaningful change and contribute positively to the organization's success.
• Friend referral bonuses and loyalty programs are accessible, providing incentives for referrals and encouraging loyalty among employees.
• Social events like BBQs and Christmas parties for team building and fostering a vibrant workplace culture.

Héroux-Devtek aims to grow as an industry by meeting customer expectations through the dedication and commitment of its people. Heroux-Devtek emphasizes a culture cantered on the "4 Rs": Respect, Responsibility, Recognition, and Resilience. This entails fostering quality relationships with customers, colleagues, and suppliers, ensuring quality delivery and fairness, acknowledging employee achievements, and promoting flexibility, openness, and tenacity among employees. This approach contributes to a stable workforce and reinforces an entrepreneurial spirit, guiding employees towards shared objectives.

Equal Opportunity to Employees: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics.

User privacy is paramount, we are committed to safeguarding your personal data in compliance with GDPR regulations.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Héroux-Devtek is an equal opportunity employer.