Quality Inspector – Composites
Wiltshire | Competitive Salary + Shift Allowance + Benefits
(Day shift and Late shift available)
Late shift hours: Mon – Thursday 3 pm – 1:30 am
Quality Inspection | CMM | GD&T | Composite Manufacturing | Aerospace | Advanced Manufacturing
Join a rapidly growing advanced manufacturing business specialising in lightweight composite structures and automated manufacturing technology for the aerospace, automotive, defence and space sectors.
GTS Group are looking for an experienced Quality Inspectors to join the team with a strong focus on CMM inspection and programming alongside dimensional and visual inspection of composite and metallic components.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Carrying out CMM inspection (PCDMIS) and programming of manufactured components.
- Performing dimensional and visual inspections of composite and metallic parts.
- Inspecting incoming materials, in-process components and finished products.
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings, specifications and CAD models.
- Using inspection equipment including CMMs, micrometres, callipers and gauges.
- Producing FAIR packs, inspection reports and Certificates of Conformance.
- Supporting MRB, non-conformance and corrective action processes.
- Carrying out Gauge R&R activities.
- Working closely with Production and Engineering to identify and resolve quality issues.
- Maintaining accurate inspection and quality records.
- Supporting root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant quality standards, including ISO 9001 and AS9100.
What We’re Looking For
- 2-3+ years’ experience in Quality Inspection or Quality Control within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with CMM operation and programming. Ideally PCDMIS.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Experience working with CAD models for inspection.
- Strong understanding of dimensional inspection and measurement equipment.
- Experience within composite, aerospace, automotive, motorsport or advanced manufacturing would be highly beneficial.
- Knowledge of composite materials and manufacturing processes.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical/problem-solving skills.
- A proactive, positive and hands-on approach.
- Engineering or Manufacturing qualification (Level 3 NVQ or equivalent industrial experience).
What’s On Offer
- Competitive salary plus shift allowance.
- Private healthcare and pension.
- Equity/stock options.
- Career development opportunities within a high-growth advanced manufacturing business.
- The opportunity to work with cutting-edge composite manufacturing technology.
- A fast-paced environment working across aerospace, automotive, defence and space applications.
Composites Manufacturing Engineer Aerospace | Automotive | Advanced Manufacturing
Location: Wiltshire
Salary: £35,000 – £55,000 DOE + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Are you an experienced Composites Manufacturing Engineer looking to work on cutting-edge aerospace, defence and advanced engineering projects?
GTS Group are seeking a talented engineer to join a rapidly growing advanced manufacturing business that is redefining what is possible with high-performance composite structures. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on innovative products, develop manufacturing processes and play a key role in scaling production capability across multiple industries.
The Role
As a Composites Manufacturing Engineer, you will take ownership of manufacturing processes from development through to production, ensuring quality, efficiency and continuous improvement across composite manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and optimise composite manufacturing processes including lay-up, curing and trimming
- Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, routings, BOMs and process instructions
- Support production, quality and design teams with technical expertise
- Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions for manufacturing issues
- Lead Material Review Board (MRB) activities and non-conformance investigations
- Train and support production teams on best practice manufacturing methods
- Assist with commissioning and qualification of new equipment and processes
- Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
- Ensure compliance with AS9100 and aerospace quality standards
Requirements
- Experience within advanced composites manufacturing
- Strong understanding of composite materials, lay-up techniques and curing processes
- Hands-on knowledge of autoclave and lamination processes
- Experience working within aerospace, defence, motorsport or high-performance engineering environments
- Knowledge of AS9100 or equivalent quality standards
- Ability to interpret CAD models and engineering documentation
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Desirable Experience
- Automated Fibre Placement (AFP) or fibre steering technologies
- ERP systems such as SYSPRO
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
- Experience supporting manufacturing scale-up activities
What’s On Offer?
- £35,000 – £55,000 salary depending on experience
- Private healthcare
- Pension scheme
- Share option opportunities
- Career progression within a fast-growing advanced engineering business
- Opportunity to work on industry-leading composite technologies
- Collaborative and innovative engineering environment
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