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.