Quality Control Inspector

NIF; Gloucester Point (VA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

iCOMAT is seeking a Quality Inspector to perform visual and dimensional inspections on composite and metallic components, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards. The role requires hands-on experience with CMM programming, CAD data extraction from drawings, and maintaining inspection records.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in manufacturing quality control, with familiarity in MRB processes and FAIR documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 NVQ in Engineering or Manufacturing.
• 2–3 years in quality control/inspection in manufacturing.
• Experience with CMM programming and inspection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspection of composite and metallic components.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Gauge R&R reporting.
• Support MRB process.
• Create FAIR packs and documentation for C of C to customer parts.
• Feedback regular or systemic failures to Operations / Engineering.
• Collaborate with production staff to address and resolve quality issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, tests, and quality assurance activities.

Skills

CMM programming

Dimensional inspection

Reading drawings

CAD data extraction

Quality control tools

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Engineering/Manufacturing or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

CMMs

Job description

Join ICOMAT – Revolutionising the Future of Lightweight Manufacturing!

iCOMAT is an advanced manufacturing company that invented Rapid Tow Shearing (RTS) - the only proven technology for producing defect‑free curved‑fiber composite parts at industrial scale. We deliver the lightest structures possible for aerospace, automotive, defense, and space, at a rate and cost efficiency that far exceeds existing composite production processes.

We build and operate automated factories for composite materials, delivering components to Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs. The business has three main divisions: development of automated production machines, development of software design and production tools, and operation of the factory. We work with 25+ customers and completed the largest ever Series A in composites manufacturing to fuel a significant scale‑up, with growth plans that will see the business multiply in size over the next two to three years and expand operations into the UK, Europe and the US.

The business has currently more than 130,000 sqm of production capacity with manufacturing facilities in the UK (Gloucester and Swindon) and the US (Dayton, Ohio); a Hardware R&D Centre in Bristol, UK; and a Software R&D Centre in Athens, Greece.

What will you be doing?

Inspection:

• Conduct inspection of composite and metallic components.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of incoming raw materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of incoming raw materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Gauge R&R reporting.
• Support MRB process.
• Create FAIR packs and other related documentation required for C of C to customer parts.
• Feedback regular or systemic failures to Operations / Engineering.
• Collaborate with production staff to address and resolve quality issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, tests, and quality assurance activities.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and provide recommendations to enhance product quality.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action planning for non-conforming products through MRB process.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and certifications (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100).
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in composite materials and quality control techniques.

What do we need from you?

Education:

• Minimum of a Level 3 NVQ in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field, or the equivalent in industrial experience welcome

Experience:

• At least 2-3 years of experience in quality control or inspection within a manufacturing environment, preferably in composites or a related field.

Technical Skills:

• CMM programming and operation.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of working with CAD models for the extraction of data to inspect.
• Familiarity with quality control tools and equipment (e.g., callipers, micrometres, CMMs).
• Knowledge of composite materials and manufacturing processes.

Soft Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues.
• Positive mindset with a can-do attitude.

Additional Requirements:

• Flexibility to work shifts and overtime as needed.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Our Values: Uncompromising Excellence

• Discipline over excuses. We commit. We follow through. We hold ourselves and each other to the highest standard, especially when the pressure is on.
• Push the edge. iCOMAT was built on a refusal to accept that curved fiber could not be manufactured at scale. We innovate where others hesitate.
• Aligned and accountable. Everyone owns their lane, communicates openly, and delivers without being chased. No silos. No ambiguity.

Why iCOMAT?

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare, pension scheme.
• Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
• Career Growth Opportunities: Join us at a pivotal time as we scale up, offering unparalleled professional growth opportunities in the rapidly advancing field of composite materials.
• Innovation-Focused Culture: We pride ourselves on our inclusive, forward‑thinking work environment. Recognized by Bloomberg as a "UK Startup to Watch", iCOMAT celebrates diversity and encourages all applicants, regardless of background, to apply.
• Global Impact: Be a part of our mission to redefine lightweight structures for the automotive, aerospace, and space industries, working with some of the most influential companies worldwide. Ready to be part of something big?