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This role plays a critical part in ensuring our hydrogen-electric powertrain products meet all applicable regulatory, customer, and aerospace quality requirements. The ideal candidate will bring strong aerospace inspection experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to interpret approved design data within a fast-moving, innovative environment.\nYou will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and suppliers to ensure product conformity throughout the production lifecycle.\nRequirements\nResponsibilities:\nPerform preliminary, receiving, in-process, and final inspections of aircraft components in accordance with ZeroAvia (ZA) design data, industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory requirements\nConduct incoming inspections of purchased parts, materials, and aircraft components to verify condition, finish, dimensions, configuration, and compliance with inspection plans\nInterpret engineering drawings and approved design data, including GD&T\nUse a wide range of measuring and inspection tools (e.g. calipers, micrometers, multimeters, radius gauges) and support CMM inspection activities\nPerform and document First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102\nDevelop, maintain, and help lead quality inspection processes including incoming inspection, in-process inspection, FAI, characteristics verification, and product conformity\nVerify and review supplier-submitted documentation and certification data\nDocument inspection results through inspection plans, reports, and proprietary quality systems\nRaise, document, and support resolution of non-conformities in accordance with ZA procedures\nMaintain accurate receiving and inspection records\nSupport internal and external (supplier and regulatory) audits\nConduct supplier source inspections as required, including occasional international travel\nQualifications and Expertise Required:\nMinimum 3 years’ experience in aerospace final inspection within a Production Certificate Organisation\nMinimum 8 years’ experience in final inspection of mechanical, electrical, and electronic components\nStrong working knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102\nProven experience performing and recording First Article Inspections (FAI)\nAbility to read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings and GD&T\nHands-on experience using inspection and test equipment (digital multimeter, calipers, micrometers, radius gauges, etc.)\nKnowledge of and experience with special processes and NADCAP requirements\nExperience using ERP and quality systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Siemens, TipQA) and Microsoft Office tools\nHigh School Diploma, Associate Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree\nStrong written and verbal communication skills in English\nAbility to work independently and as part of a small, fast-paced team\nDesirable:\nExperience in electrical and electronics manufacturing and inspection\nFamiliarity with IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, and J-STD-001\nFamiliarity with P21J environments\nAdditional language skills\nWillingness and ability to travel internationally on occasion\nBenefits\nAt ZeroAvia, we’re clean sky thinkers. For the world to achieve truly clean, guilt-free flight, we need a scalable solution; hydrogen-electric powertrains. As a leader in zero-emission aviation and a UK Jet Zero Council member, we’re designing and commercialising hydrogen-powered solutions that will positively impact the future of aviation, global connectivity, and the world.\nEngineering designs our next-generation hydrogen electric engines. Working across Hydrogen, Propulsion and Integration divisions, they solve technical problems and help decarbonize aviation by finding solutions for electric propulsion, hydrogen storage, fuel cell technology, power distribution, thermal management and more.\nCotswold Airport (Kemble) Join us at Cotswold Airport, home to some of our aircraft and the workplace of many ZeroAvians. Located just outside the historic market town of Cirencester, you’ll experience a workspace built by engineers for engineers. This is a high-velocity and fast-paced environment with good links to the M4 and M5, so it’s fitting that it’s also our UK Head Office.\nWhy Join Us?\nWe want to help you be your best self, at work and at home, that’s why we provide our employees with…\nPrivate health and dental care - get access to services and support when you need them. Add your family members too* \nMental health support - enjoy a culture where positive mental health is front of mind with our trained Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance Programmes and wellbeing support. \nFree lunch and healthy snacks - keeping you fuelled up so you can help us deliver the technology of the future** \nSports, games and culture clubs - connect and keep fit with other ZeroAvians by joining one of our subsidised clubs - such as, running, cycling, padel, trivia, theatre and gardening. \nWe also offer:\n Stock options - so youcan share in our success. \n 25 days holiday, plus public holidays - to help you manage your work-life balance. \n Free EV Charging and membership in our EV Club. \n Salary Sacrifice Schemes for EV Club, Curry's Tech, Cycle to Work, and Ikea Furniture. \n Weekly Spot Bonuses to reward excellence. \n Income Protection and Legal Support for peace of mind. \n Relocation Support to make your move seamless.\nDiversity and Inclusion\nAs an emergent company shaping the aviation industry, we know that diversity fuels success and unlocks potential. 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