AIT Quality Build Inspector - Propulsion

Job Description

Overview\n\nExpleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe. \n\nWe are seeking an AIT Quality Build Inspector (Propulsion) to join our client's Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) team in Stevenage, supporting spacecraft propulsion system build and integration.

The role ensures the conformity of propulsion components and assemblies to customer and project requirements, with a strong emphasis on cleanliness, process compliance, and non-conformance management.\n\nThe successful candidate will conduct inspections across visual, mechanical, and electrical criteria, manage non-conformance reporting, and act as the quality focal point for the propulsion area. This role is integral to delivering spacecraft hardware on time, on cost, and right first time.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nInspection Activities\nPerform visual, mechanical, and electrical inspections on propulsion hardware and sub-assemblies (e.g. CPS systems, tanks, harnesses, brackets, thermistors, MLI, connectors).\nRecord all deviations; raise Occurrence Reports (ORs) or Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) when issues cannot be restored by the production team.\nDocument inspection outcomes in PROUD (Personal Reduction Of Undetected Defects) templates.\nConduct receipt inspections of incoming propulsion hardware.\nComplete final inspections and sign-off of work orders.\nNon-Conformance Management\nRaise NCs (ORs/NCRs) using the NC-CAPA system.\nDefine containment actions and support corrective and preventive action processes.\nPerform re-inspections post-rework and provide evidence for NC closure.\nQuality Representation\nAct as the quality referent for the propulsion cleanroom area.\nEnsure compliance with cleanliness, contamination control, and tool calibration requirements.\nConduct process audits, spot checks, and activity safeguarding to mitigate risks to flight hardware.\nProvide guidance to operators and influence a proactive quality mindset across the propulsion team.\nEscalate quality issues to the correct stakeholders and provide timely responses.\nQuarantine defective or out-of-calibration equipment.\nOperational & Continuous Improvement Support\nUpdate the Work To List (WTL) to reflect inspection status and schedule visibility.\nInput into PROUD feedback loops and quarterly quality briefs.\nSupport lean and continuous improvement activities (5S, PPS, Kaizen).\nContribute to the robustness of the attestation process through coaching and surveillance.\n\nQualifications\n\nApprenticeship, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in aerospace, mechanical/electrical engineering, or related discipline.\nRecognised training in quality fundamentals, mechanical/electrical inspection, or cleanroom operations.\nCompletion of (or willingness to complete) training such as: \nSpacecraft Production Induction\nCleanliness & Contamination (EN/ISO 9 refresher)\nHuman Factors for Space\nDIM Awareness\n5S Practices\nWorking at Height\nHand Measuring Tools (M129a)\n\nEssential skills\n\nSkilled in mechanical and electrical inspection techniques, including micrometers, depth gauges, verniers, multimeters, and magnifiers.\nFamiliarity with propulsion system assembly processes (e.g.

tanks, harness routing, welding checks, heater mat and MLI blanket installation).\nAbility to interpret engineering drawings, models, and work instructions.\nStrong knowledge of non-conformance management systems (NC-CAPA or equivalent).\nExcellent documentation, reporting, and traceability skills.\nStrong communication and coaching skills to support and influence shop floor teams.\nProactive mindset with authority to halt activities to safeguard hardware when required.\n\nExperience\n\nPrior experience as a Quality Inspector or Manufacturing Technician in aerospace, defence, or precision engineering industries.\nExperience working in a cleanroom or contamination-controlled environment.\nDirect exposure to propulsion or satellite AIT processes (desirable).\nBackground in non-conformance reporting, inspection sign-off, and process compliance in a regulated industry.\nFamiliarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices.\n\nBenefits\n\nCollaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges \nWe empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects \nExpleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses \nCompetitive company benefits\nAlways working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo \n\nAs a Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:\nEnsure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible\nCommunicating and promoting vacancies\nOffering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job\nAnticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required\nSupporting any existing employee who acquires a or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, , /belief, sexual or ". \n\nWe treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive