Quality Inspector [Code: 4172989]

HR Duo; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

KS Composites, a leading composite manufacturing company, is seeking a Quality Inspector for its Old Dalby site. The role focuses on mechanical and visual inspections to ensure components meet exacting standards before despatch.

You will work closely with production and despatch teams, supporting quality processes and NCR handling in a fast-paced environment. Composites experience is preferred, and own transport is beneficial in rural surroundings.

Qualifications

• Ability to read drawings and CAD data.
• Experience performing mechanical and visual inspections.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 quality standards.
• Experience with composites environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical inspection of components against drawings and CAD data.
• Perform detailed visual inspections to customer standards (carbon fibre and paint/finish quality).
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 quality standards.
• Maintain and check measuring equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Work with Stores and Despatch to support material flow.
• Provide feedback on non-conformances (NCRs) and scrap to support improvement.
• Identify root causes of quality issues and contribute to right-first-time improvements.

Skills

Reading drawings

Quality inspection

PDF/CAD data interpretation

PolyWorks

Composites experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Own transport

Tools

Portable measuring arm (PolyWorks)

Job description

Permanent (Full-Time) KS Composites Office

Company Information and Introduction

Quality Inspector

Permanent

Location : Old Dalby, LE14 3NQ

Salary : Depending on experience

About KS Composites

At KS Composites, we are a leading independent manufacturer of high-performance composite and GRP products. Working across industries including Formula One, automotive, aerospace, marine, and rail, we deliver precision-engineered solutions to some of the most demanding environments in the world.

Driven by innovation and a passion for solving complex challenges, we remain at the forefront of composites technology.

The Role

As a Quality Inspector, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring all components meet the highest standards before reaching our customers. You’ll be responsible for both mechanical and visual inspection, working closely with production and despatch teams to maintain quality and consistency across all outputs.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Key Responsibilities

Conduct mechanical inspection of components against drawings and CAD data

Perform detailed visual inspections to customer standards (including carbon fibre and paint/finish quality)

Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 quality standards

Maintain and check measuring equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability

Work closely with Stores and Despatch to support smooth material flow

Provide feedback on non-conformances (NCRs) and scrap to support improvement and training

Identify root causes of quality issues and contribute to “right first time” improvements

Key Skills and Competencies

About You

Detail-focused with a strong commitment to quality

Able to work both independently and as part of a team

Proactive and solution-oriented

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Driven, reliable, and takes pride in their work

Skills & Experience

Eligibility to work in the UK, no sponsorship will be offered.

Have own transport as we are based in a rural location

Composites experience is ideal

Experience using a portable measuring arm (e.g. PolyWorks software) if not training will be provided

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and CAD data

Strong understanding of quality inspection processes

High attention to detail and accuracy

Experience in manufacturing or composites environments

Ability to meet deadlines and quality targets consistently

Why Join KS Composites?

You’ll be part of a business operating at the forefront of advanced composites, contributing to high-profile, technically challenging projects. We offer a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your skills are valued and your impact is visible.

You have the right to lodge a complaint with us via Twisted Inc Limited as well as the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe we have not complied with the requirements of the UK GDPR or Data Protection Act 2018 in relation to your personal data. If you have any concerns about the way your personal data has been processed, please let us know in the first instance. We will acknowledge your complaint within 30 days, investigate any issues you have raised while keeping you informed of progress, and advise you of the outcome without undue delay.