Quality Inspector – Composites

Composite Material Inspection Techniques Visual Inspection of Composite Defects (e.g., Delamination, Porosity) Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) for Composites AS9100 / ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Technical Drawing & Blueprint Interpretation Dimensional Measurement Tools (e.g., Calipers, Micrometers, CMM) Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & Corrective Actions Metrology Principles First Article Inspection (FAI) Aerospace Industry Regulations & Standards Problem-solving in Quality Assurance Quality Documentation & Reporting Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Air Q Limited is an advanced UAV technology and manufacturing company focused on developing and delivering innovative unmanned aerial systems. We are looking for a Quality Inspector – Composites to join our Quality team and ensure that composite materials, parts, and assemblies meet the required engineering, quality, and aerospace standards.

The Quality Inspector – Composites will be responsible for inspecting composite materials, components, and assemblies throughout the manufacturing process to ensure conformance with engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and applicable aerospace quality standards.

The role covers incoming material inspection, in-process inspection during layup, bagging, curing and bonding, dimensional inspection, NDT/defect evaluation, final inspection, and documentation
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The successful candidate will play a key role in preventing non-conforming parts from progressing through production and supporting on‑time, defect‑free delivery.

• Inspect incoming composite raw materials and consumables for certification, shelf life, storage conditions, and conformity.
• Verify correct material and consumable usage during production.
• Record batch, lot, and material traceability information.
• Perform in-process inspections during composite layup, bagging, curing, bonding, and assembly
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• Visually and dimensionally inspect cured composite parts against engineering drawings, CAD models, and specifications.
• Identify defects including porosity, delamination, voids, disbonds, FOD, surface defects, and dimensional deviations
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• Use inspection equipment such as calipers, gauges, measuring tools, and CMM where applicable.
• Ensure critical UAV dimensions and tolerances meet specified requirements.
• Perform or coordinate NDT activities such as ultrasonic testing (UT) and tap testing
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• Detect and evaluate defects such as delamination, voids, and disbonds.
• Assess defects against approved acceptance criteria and specifications.
• Support root cause analysis and recommend appropriate rework, repair, or scrap disposition
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• Escalate critical quality issues immediately to the relevant Quality, Engineering, and Production teams.

• Maintain accurate inspection reports, checklists, inspection records, and Certificates of Conformance.
• Raise and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) through the ERP/QMS system.
• Support timely NCR closure and CAPA activities.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, customer requirements, engineering specifications, and internal quality procedures
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• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) in accordance with AS9102
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• Ensure inspection documentation reflects approved process and R&D changes.
• Maintain revision control and traceability of quality documentation.
• Support internal and external quality audits.
• Release conforming parts to the next production stage on schedule.
• Immediately quarantine and identify non-conforming parts to prevent quality escapes.
• Coordinate with Production and Engineering teams to resolve inspection discrepancies.
• Ensure inspection tools and gauges are properly calibrated and maintained.
• Support development and improvement of QC checklists…