First Article Inspector

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Job Title
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First Article Inspector
Reporting To:
Technical Operations, Quality Control
Work Schedule:
Onsite – Wolverhampton, GBR
Moog Aircraft Group Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced First Article Inspector to take ownership of AS9102-compliant FAI activity across new product introduction, product changes, and supplied components.
Key Responsibilities
Perform complete First Article Inspections in accordance with AS9102 and customer-specific requirements
Verify all dimensions, tolerances and features against engineering drawings and specifications
Interpret complex drawings including full GD&T requirements
Produce accurate, detailed FAIR documentation and validation packages for internal and customer approval
Record inspection data within digital quality systems
Identify and formally report non-conformances in line with AS9102 requirements
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions
Liaise closely with Engineering, Production and Quality teams to resolve technical queries and improve manufacturability
Support receiving, in-process and final inspection activities as required
Technical Requirements
Extensive experience within aerospace dimensional inspection
Strong AS9102 First Article Inspection experience (essential)
Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T
Experienced in using precision measuring equipment including:
Verniers
Micrometers (inside, outside, depth)
Bore gauges
Height gauges
Depth micrometers
Manual and/or CNC CMM
Experience within AS9100 quality environments
SAP and/or Solumina experience advantageous
Skills & Experience
Able to manage workload independently with minimal supervision
High attention to detail with the ability to balance accuracy and production demands
Strong communication skills across cross-functional teams
HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Engineering, or extensive aerospace quality experience
Must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance
Flexible to work shift patterns as required
This role reports to the Quality Team Leader.
What We Offer
Flexible benefits package and development opportunities to support career progression
33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Private medical insurance, mental health support and financial advice
Generous life assurance and company pension contribution (from 6%)
Employee share options, free onsite parking, EV charging
We review applications on an ongoing basis, and the job posting will be closed once a suitable candidate is selected. We recommend all interested individuals to apply as soon as possible.
Security Clearance
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that if clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role, and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. For further information please visit
www.gov.uk.

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