FAIR Engineer

Acorn by Synergie is actively seeking and experienced and detail orientated FAIR Engineer for their client, a leading global electronics company at their Barnstaple Facility.

Scope of the role:
To work alongside the Production Engineering team & Quality Engineering team to produce, capture and submit First Article inspection records in accordance with current AS 9102 standards.

Key Responsibilities:
* customer contact and approval of both delta Fairs and full Fairs .
* Supplier Fair reviews and approvals
* Supporting the introduction of new parts and tools into the manufacturing environment.
* Evaluation of the Production of Support documentation for products including Route Cards, Job Traveller, Control Plans and Build Standards.
* Accurate and comprehensive understanding of GD&T as well as reconciliation of test data with tolerances.

Qualifications / Experience / Personal Qualities Required:
* BTEC level 3 in Electronics.
* Technician level experience within a manufacturing environment
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively at all levels.
* Demonstrated organisational, planning and program skills with careful attention to detail.
* Good Understanding of the Quality Management System.
* Ability to read customer and supplier drawings
* Ability to read customer specifications and contribute to a compliance process
* Be a good Team Player.
* Have a strong technical bias.
* Work well under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
* Exposure to AS9100 Quality Procedures and Standards.
* A high standard of Maths and English.
* A strong interest in mechanical/electronic engineering.
* Competency in Microsoft Office for the preparation of documentation.

Benefits:
In addition to adopting a great working atmosphere, our client is also pleased to offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits including:
* 4-day week
* Free On-Site parking
* Discounted local Gym membership
* Discounted rate at a local garage
* Life assurance (4x basic annual salary)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Company share-save scheme (eligible after a qualifying period)
* Contributory pension scheme, match funded up to 7%. Additional 1% contributed by company up to 6%, e.g. employee contributes 5%, company will contribute 6%. Employee contributes 6%, company will contribute 7%.
* Health Care cash plan
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Reward Gateway
* Profit related Incentive Bonus Scheme (eligible after a qualifying period)
* Company Sick Pay Scheme (eligible after a qualifying period)
* Enhanced Maternity Pay
* Social club with events throughout the year and a fantastic yearly hamper
* Regular wellbeing activities and events
* Birthday breakfast on the month of your birthday!
* Free hot and cold beverages and free fresh fruit delivered daily for all.

Company overview:

Our client believes that advanced electronics is the key to a brighter, smarter future. Whether its advanced flight controls, smart surgical tools, intelligent vehicle charging or seamless automation everywhere, advancements like this come from the minds of passionate, creative people - working to a common goal, watching out for each other, and caring about making a difference in the lives of people all over the world.

Working Hours:
Dreaming of a better work/life balance? Our client are currently trialling a 4-day working week with the hours of work being Monday to Thursday 7.15am to 5.30pm.

If you are interested, please apply below. For more information and an informal discussion about the role please call the Barnstaple Office on or email

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.