At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure top-notch quality of components through detailed inspections and collaboration with teams.
- Company: Join KS Composites, a leader in high-performance composite manufacturing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible shifts, and a chance to work on exciting projects.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Be part of innovative projects in industries like Formula One and aerospace.
- Qualifications: Detail-oriented with a passion for quality; composites experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 24300 - 29700 £ per year.
Permanent (Full-Time) KS Composites Office
Location: Old Dalby, LE14 3NQ
Salary: Depending on experience
6am to 6pm Shift, 4 Days on 4 Days off (will be expected to work weekends & Bank Holidays)
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
- 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.
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