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