Composite Quality Inspector for UAVs & Aerospace

Dheya; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Q Limited in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Quality Inspector – Composites to ensure incoming, in-process, and final inspections of composite materials meet engineering drawings and aerospace standards.

You will perform layup, curing, bonding, NDT such as UT/tap testing, and manage documentation to support NCR/CAPA processes and CAPAs. Join a UAV-focused manufacturing team delivering defect-free aerospace components.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials/Composite Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience as a Quality Inspector in composite manufacturing.
• Experience in UAV, aerospace, aviation, or advanced manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience inspecting composite components and structures.
• Strong knowledge of composite materials, layup, curing, and bonding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, CAD data, and lay-up specifications.
• Hands-on experience with dimensional inspection tools and gauges.
• Knowledge of NDT methods such as UT and tap testing.
• Understanding of aerospace quality requirements and inspection practices.
• AS9100/ISO 9001 knowledge and experience with NCR/CAPA/QMS/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming composite raw materials and consumables for certification, shelf life, storage conditions, and conformity.
• Verify correct material and consumable usage during production.
• Record batch, lot, and material traceability information.
• Perform in-process inspections during composite layup, bagging, curing, bonding, and assembly.
• Visually and dimensionally inspect cured composite parts against engineering drawings, CAD models, and specifications.
• Identify defects including porosity, delamination, voids, disbonds, FOD, surface defects, and dimensional deviations.
• Use inspection equipment such as calipers, gauges, measuring tools, and CMM where applicable.
• Ensure critical UAV dimensions and tolerances meet specified requirements.
• Perform or coordinate NDT activities such as ultrasonic testing (UT) and tap testing.
• Detect and evaluate defects such as delamination, voids, and disbonds.
• Assess defects against approved acceptance criteria and specifications.
• Support root cause analysis and recommend appropriate rework, repair, or scrap disposition.
• Escalate critical quality issues to Quality, Engineering, and Production teams.

Skills

NDT inspection

Dimensional inspection

AS9100/ISO 9001 knowledge

Reading engineering drawings

CMM measurement

2+ years experience

Aerospace familiarity

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

CMM

Gauges

Job description

Air Q Limited in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Quality Inspector – Composites to ensure incoming, in-process, and final inspections of composite materials meet engineering drawings and aerospace standards.

You will perform layup, curing, bonding, NDT such as UT/tap testing, and manage documentation to support NCR/CAPA processes and CAPAs. Join a UAV-focused manufacturing team delivering defect-free aerospace components.