Quality Technician – Aerospace Manufacturing (Contract)

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.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Contract Quality Technician to support quality assurance activities within a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring products meet stringent aerospace standards, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on APQP and PPAP processes.

What will you be doing? 

• Perform inspection and verification of aerospace components and assemblies to engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards

• Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities across new product introduction and process changes

• Prepare, review, and compile Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation packages in line with customer and regulatory requirements

• Conduct first article inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 standards

• Assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions using structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys)

• Ensure compliance with AS9100 quality management systems and internal procedures

• Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure consistent product quality and identify improvement opportunities

• Maintain accurate inspection records, non-conformance reports, and quality documentation

• Support internal and external audits, including customer and regulatory audits

• Collaborate with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues

What do we need from you? 

-Must have:

• Proven experience as a Quality Technician in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing

• Strong working knowledge of APQP and PPAP methodologies

• Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) and AS9102 documentation

• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications

• Hands-on experience with inspection tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, CMM)

• Familiarity with non-conformance management and corrective action processes

• Good understanding of AS9100 / ISO 9001 standards

• Proficiency in quality documentation and reporting tools

-Nice to have:

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality discipline

• Certification in quality methodologies or auditing (e.g., Internal Auditor)

• Experience working with aerospace OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers

• Knowledge of statistical analysis and SPC techniques

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 unmatched 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? 

Apply now to learn more and join us on our exciting journey!