Quality Engineer, Waterlooville

We are looking for a detail-driven Quality Inspector to support inspections and quality assurance across our aerospace/automotive component manufacturing. Role Overview You will carry out first-off, last-off, incoming and outgoing inspections on parts, assemblies, and documentation using mechanical and electronic measuring equipment. You will verify components against drawings, specifications, and customer requirements, complete FAIRs , and release parts with Certificates of Conformity.You will also manage the non-conformance process, complete root cause analysis and corrective actions, support internal audits to AS9100, and work closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams. Key Responsibilities Perform part inspections and documentation checks Verify components to drawings and specificationsComplete First&Last Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) Raise and sign Certificates of Conformity Report and investigate non-conformances Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions Support internal audits to AS9100 Provide Quality updates at Tier meetings About You HNC/HND in Engineering, Level 3 NVQ, or graduate-level qualificationAS9100/ISO 9001 Auditor accreditation (desirable) 2+ years experience in aerospace/automotive quality, or strong educational background with ambition to progress Experience with PFMEA and Control Plans Competent with Microsoft Office and FAIR documentation Please note this role is a 6-month contract, with possible extensions or a permanent opportunity.TPBN1_UKTJ