Composite Quality Inspector

Matchtech; Sandford St. Martin; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Quality Inspector for a contract role within a Formula One Team in motorsport valley. The role focuses on inspecting composite components, verifying manufacturing standards, and ensuring accurate release of parts.

Responsibilities include in-process checks, DG&T interpretation, DS C machine operation, and maintaining inspection records. Collaboration with engineers and technicians is essential to support continuous improvement and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection within composite manufacturing, motorsport, automotive or similar engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of composite materials, structures and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T symbols, ply books and detailed composite designs.
• Ability to operate DCS machines.
• Understanding of inspection standards, technical specifications, SOPs and quality control requirements.
• Good knowledge of inspection equipment, testing processes and accurate record keeping.
• Computer literate, with experience using Microsoft Office, Excel and ideally Dynamics 365.
• Highly organised, detail-focused and able to work effectively to strict deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Clear communication skills, a collaborative approach and willingness to share knowledge and support team development.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and sign off composite components at staged and final inspection points.
• Carry out in-process checks to confirm parts meet engineering drawings, ply books, technical specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Inspect components prepared for bonding, including water break and R/A testing where required.
• Operate the DSC machine, record test results and maintain accurate inspection documentation.
• Check material and treatment documentation against route operations and technical specifications.
• Update relevant records and systems, including Dynamics 365, before releasing work to the next operation.
• Work closely with composite technicians, team leaders, design engineers, materials and laboratory teams to resolve quality issues.
• Support continuous improvement, training and the development of effective inspection and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Quality inspection

Composite materials

Engineering drawings

GD&T

DCS machines

Documentation

Dynamics 365

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Dynamics 365

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client, a Formula One Team within motorsport valley, is seeking a Quality Inspector for a contract opportunity. The role will support the Quality Control - Composites department by inspecting composite components, verifying manufacturing standards and helping ensure parts are released accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and sign off composite components at staged and final inspection points.
• Carry out in-process checks to confirm parts meet engineering drawings, ply books, technical specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Inspect components prepared for bonding, including water break and R/A testing where required.
• Operate the DSC machine, record test results and maintain accurate inspection documentation.
• Check material and treatment documentation against route operations and technical specifications.
• Update relevant records and systems, including Dynamics 365, before releasing work to the next operation.
• Work closely with composite technicians, team leaders, design engineers, materials and laboratory teams to resolve quality issues.
• Support continuous improvement, training and the development of effective inspection and manufacturing processes.

Job Requirements

• Experience in quality inspection within composite manufacturing, motorsport, automotive or a similar engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of composite materials, structures and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T symbols, ply books and detailed composite designs.
• Ability to operate DCS machines.
• Understanding of inspection standards, technical specifications, standard operating procedures and quality control requirements.
• Good working knowledge of inspection equipment, testing processes and accurate record keeping.
• Computer literate, with experience using Microsoft Office, Excel and ideally Dynamics 365.
• Highly organised, detail-focused and able to work effectively to strict deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Clear communication skills, a collaborative approach and a willingness to share knowledge and support team development.

Working Environment

This contract role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-performance composite manufacturing within a fast-paced motorsport environment. The successful person will work closely with production and engineering teams to maintain quality, improve efficiency and support the development of composite components.