Thompson is firmly established as one of the leading suppliers of premium aircraft seating. With increasing market share and an evolving and expanding product portfolio selected by many of the world’s leading airlines, Thompson’s seating range is offerable across all Airbus and Boeing platforms. Highlights from 2017 included delivery to Delta Airlines of the new Vantage XL Suite on Thompson’s first Airbus A350 programme, the ‘all suite cabin’ with sliding privacy doors was an industry first, winning the highly acclaimed Crystal Cabin Award at the Hamburg Aircraft Interiors Expo Hamburg. The same year our launch customer for the Boeing B787, Qantas, took delivery of their first Dreamliner with their fully customised version of the Vantage XL. Other customer deliveries during 2017 included China Eastern, TAP Portugal and Philippine Airlines.

Quality Inspector

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Inspector will be responsible for inspection and conformance to design of production and maintenance activities.

Key Tasks: 

Inspects parts, assemblies and finished products to drawings and specifications. 

Follows general inspection guidelines to conduct critical non-routine visual, dimensional, mechanical and functional inspections on a wide variety of components, assemblies, equipment, systems, supplies and materials.

Inspect and check aircraft components for airworthiness and correct manufacture

Inspect purchased parts and materials for conformity to standards, specifications, and processing requirements.

Conduct first article inspection of parts, assemblies, equipment and tooling.

Maintain necessary inspection logs and write inspection reports.

Submit recommendations to resolve recurring deficiencies found during inspections. 

Interpret inspection findings and determine adequacy of corrective actions.

Provide training as required to address deficiencies identified during audits/inspections.

Identify Continuous improvement opportunities and progress related actions

NOTE: - Though most of your work will be done at Thompson Aero Seating Factories within the Portadown area, there may be occasions where travel is required to temporary field locations with a possible amount of Travel Required worldwide for Position being 0%-25%

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, you will be expected to perform varying tasks as required by your line manager & the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Required Skills:

• The applicant must have good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Possess strong coputer skills to include developing documents in Microsoft Word and Excel
•  Have experience using calibrated inspection measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, etc.
• Must be proficient in the understanding of machining, CNC and CMM methods/processes.
• Must be capable of communicating quality and engineering criteria/issues to all levels of factory employees.
• Must be able to read and perform inspections using the assembly instructions and engineering drawings.  This will require a basic understanding of reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Have awareness of how to conduct First Article Inspections.
• Able to read and interpret drawings, and service bulletins.
• Ability to set work independently, or as part of a team, with minimum of supervision.

Other Requirements:

Willing to work additional hours as necessary, while adhering to strict regulatory specifications and guidance

Possible two-shift pattern - early and late

As Above

All applicants must have the right to work within the United Kingdom