Composite Inspector

  • Optima UK Inc Ltd
  • Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
  • Feb 27, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Role: Composite Inspector

Location: Peterborough

Shift: Days - Monday to Friday

Salary: 48,000- 55,000 DOE

Benefits: Company pension + Ongoing training + Clean modern facility + Career progression + Long-term stable contracts + Supportive management + Free parking + Growing business

The Company:

A Peterborough-based specialist in advanced composite manufacturing, supplying high-performance components into motorsport, automotive and specialist engineering sectors. Known for quality-driven production and strong customer relationships, the business continues to invest in both equipment and people. Due to ongoing growth and increasing project demand, they are expanding their quality team.

The Composite Inspector Position:

The Composite Inspector will play a key role in ensuring composite components meet strict dimensional, cosmetic and structural standards prior to customer release.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Visual inspection of composite and carbon fibre components
  • Dimensional inspection using manual measuring equipment
  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications
  • Completing inspection reports and quality documentation
  • Supporting FAIR documentation where required
  • Working alongside production teams to resolve quality concerns
  • Maintaining compliance with internal quality and ISO standards

The Ideal Candidate:

  • The ideal candidate for the Composite Inspector role will have experience within composites, motorsport, aerospace or precision engineering inspection
  • Able to demonstrate a solid background in a composite manufacturing environment and show a broad and proven knowledge of dimensional and visual inspection throughout a product lifestyle.
  • Confident using manual inspection equipment (calipers, micrometers, height gauges etc.)

Strong understanding of various quality tools and techniques including PFMEA and 5 WHY

  • Excellent knowledge and understanding of ISO9001/14001:2015 alongside systems and processes to meet the requirments.
  • Carry out Root Cause and Corrective Actions in conjunction with the NCR process

Apply:

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