Lead Quality Inspector — Composite Metrology & Sign-off

ICOMAT; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Stock options

Job summary

iCOMAT seeks a hands-on Chief Inspector to lead final product acceptance at our Gloucester or Swindon factories, owning inspection standards, methods and sign-off on all parts. You’ll program and operate CMMs, inspect components against drawings and CAD models, and ensure audit-ready records for AS9102 FAIR packs and Certificates of Conformity.

Reporting to the Director of Global Manufacturing Operations, this site-based role requires travel between sites and a proactive mindset to drive

Qualifications

• A Level 3 NVQ in Engineering or equivalent is required; industrial experience also welcomed.
• Solid quality control/inspection background in manufacturing, preferably composites or related fields.
• CMM programming/operation with PC-DMIS software proficiency.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and GD&T.
• Experience using CAD models to extract inspection data.
• Familiarity with standard metrology equipment (calipers, micrometers, CMMs) and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Own inspection standards, methods and plans on site; ensure capacity keeps pace with production.
• Lead the inspection team across Gloucester and Swindon, guiding techniques and decisions.
• Program and operate CMMs; perform visual and dimensional inspection against drawings and CAD models.
• Own final sign-off; approve FAIR packs to AS9102 and Certificates of Conformity, maintain audit-ready records.
• Serve as first contact for non-conformances; manage MRB, root cause and corrective actions.
• Run calibration programs for measurement tools; ensure traceability and in-date status.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T reading

Metrology equipment knowledge

CAD data extraction

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Shift flexibility

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

PC-DMIS

Job description

iCOMAT seeks a hands-on Chief Inspector to lead final product acceptance at our Gloucester or Swindon factories, owning inspection standards, methods and sign-off on all parts. You’ll program and operate CMMs, inspect components against drawings and CAD models, and ensure audit-ready records for AS9102 FAIR packs and Certificates of Conformity.

Reporting to the Director of Global Manufacturing Operations, this site-based role requires travel between sites and a proactive mindset to drive