Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineering parts for the global aerospace and defence industries, are now recruiting for FAI Technician to join our team based at our Staverton site. The role is onsite, full-time and will suit someone with recent first article inspection experience.
Ontic is a more than just a business, were a community of innovators who pride ourselves on fostering a culture where talent thrives, ideas flourish, and careers are built. Were committed to excellence, driving us to continuously improve and adapt, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of our industry.
The Role:
In this role, you’ll be responsible for preparing and performing First Article Inspection (FAI) activities in alignment with our manufacturing validation plans. You will:
Review manufacturing schedules to plan and prioritise FAI activities.
Analyse manufacturing data packs to understand the required processes for inspection.
Witness and verify operations and processes on the shop floor.
Use company FAI software to complete and compile detailed First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
Identify and document non-conformances, and escalate issues to relevant teams.
Review and validate supplier FAIRs, liaising directly with suppliers to resolve issues.
Compile FAI metrics to support manufacturing leadership and resource planning.
Support system development, integration, and training activities related to FAI.
About You:
We’re looking for someone with a strong background in quality inspection and manufacturing who thrives in a structured, process-driven environment. To be successful, you’ll need:
Proven experience conducting FAI in accordance with AS9102 and customer requirements.
A formal technical apprenticeship or equivalent in a mechanical or electronic discipline.
The ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and BOMs.
Experience using measurement tools such as gauges, verniers, and CMM.
Strong communication skills and a proactive, collaborative mindset.
Experience with Ideagen Q-Pulse or Visual FAIR would be a strong advantage.
A good working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems.
Benefits Overview
At Ontic we care about your financial, physical, and mental wellness so we offer a range of benefits to support this, we care about what matters to you and have a valued culture of recognition and empowerment, accompanied by benefits that support work/life balance.
Our benefits package highlights include:
- Up to 29 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- 10 hours paid volunteering time
- Annual goal share bonus scheme for all employees
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounts and offers from a range of retailers
Best place to work
We are more than the sum of our parts. And we’ve been recognised internally and externally for being so:
- We were ranked 9 in Best Companies’ Q3 leaderboard for Best Manufacturing Company based on our employee feedback
- 72.5 of employees who took part in our 2023 employee satisfaction survey said they are proud to work at Ontic
We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, youll enjoy a career with us!
