Composites Manufacturing Inspector

Our client, a leading organisation in the aerospace and space technology sector, is seeking a Composites Manufacturing Inspector for a permanent opportunity. The role will involve inspecting composite materials, components and spacecraft hardware to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, acceptance criteria and stringent quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Inspect composite materials, components and spacecraft hardware against drawings, specifications and acceptance criteria
Witness and sign off key and mandatory inspection points throughout manufacture, assembly, integration and testing
Complete inspection and configuration records, ensuring accurate identification and full traceability of flight hardware
Raise and control non-conformances, supporting investigation and disposition activities
Prevent unverified hardware from progressing through the manufacturing and assembly process
Support product acceptance, audits, and customer or supplier inspections
Work closely with Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration and Test, Engineering and Quality Assurance teams
Promote defect prevention and continuous improvement while maintaining housekeeping, FOD and contamination-control standards

Job Requirements:

ONC, HNC, apprenticeship or equivalent practical qualification in mechanical, production or manufacturing engineering
Experience inspecting composite components or other high-precision hardware within an aerospace, space or similarly regulated environment
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances and manufacturing documentation
Competence using calibrated dimensional inspection equipment
Ability to complete clear, accurate inspection and configuration records in a demanding production environment
Working knowledge of non-conformance, traceability and quality management controls
Understanding of relevant aerospace, programme and UK safety requirements
Strong attention to detail, sound judgement and effective communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

Benefits:

Permanent opportunity within the aerospace and space technology sector
Opportunity to work with advanced composite materials and spacecraft hardware
Involvement in high-precision manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing activities
Collaborative working environment across Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality teams
Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and defect prevention initiatives
If you have experience in composites inspection and are looking to develop your career within a highly regulated aerospace environment, apply now to join our client's specialist team
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed