Composites Manufacturing Inspector

Job Description – Composites Manufacturing Inspector

Key Responsibilities

• · Inspect composite materials, components and spacecraft hardware against SSTL drawings, specifications and acceptance criteria.
• · Witness and sign off Key and Mandatory Inspection Points across manufacture, assembly, integration and test.
• · Complete inspection and configuration records, ensuring accurate identification and full traceability of flight hardware.
• · Raise and control non-conformances, support investigation and disposition, and prevent unverified hardware from progressing.
• · Support product acceptance, audits and customer or supplier inspections, working closely with Manufacturing, AIT, Engineering and PA/QA.
• · Drive defect prevention and continuous improvement while complying with SSTL, ECSS, programme and UK safety requirements.
• · Maintain a clean, organised inspection area in line with housekeeping, FOD and contamination-control requirements.

Key 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 and completing clear, accurate inspection records within a demanding production environment.
• · Working knowledge of non-conformance, traceability and quality-management controls.
• · Strong attention to detail, sound judgement and effective communication, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.