Composites Manufacturing Inspector Composite Manufacturing · Bordon ·

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.; Hollywater; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. in the United Kingdom seeks a Composites Manufacturing Inspector to provide independent assurance that composite materials, components, and spacecraft hardware conform to drawings, approved processes, programme requirements and space-industry standards before progressing through manufacture, assembly, integration, test or final release.

You will verify dimensional and visual quality, witness Key and Mandatory Inspection Points, and ensure full traceability of

Qualifications

• ONC/HNC, apprenticeship or equivalent in mechanical/manufacturing engineering.
• Experience inspecting composite components or other high-precision hardware in aerospace or regulated environments.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and manufacturing documentation.
• Proficient with calibrated dimensional inspection equipment and clear inspection records.
• Knowledge of non-conformance, traceability and quality-management controls.
• Detail-oriented with sound judgement and effective communication; able to work independently or in teams.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

ONC/HNC or apprenticeship in mechanical/manufacturing engineering

Tools

Calibrated dimensional inspection equipment

Job description

Job Description – Composites Manufacturing Inspector

The key purpose of the Composites Manufacturing Inspector at SSTL is to provide independent assurance that composite materials, components, sub-assemblies, spacecraft hardware and their associated records conform to SSTL engineering drawings, approved manufacturing processes, programme requirements and applicable customer and space-industry standards before progressing through manufacture, assembly, integration, test or final release.

Working within SSTL’s high-precision spacecraft production environment in the UK, the inspector verifies dimensional and visual quality, composite-process compliance, material and product traceability, workmanship and production documentation; witnesses designated inspection points; and identifies, records and supports the resolution of non-conformances. The role safeguards product integrity, mission reliability and flight safety by preventing incomplete, non-conforming or unverified hardware from entering downstream operations or being presented for customer acceptance.

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.

Person Specification

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.