Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector Precision Machined Components

Location: Kings Langley, Hertfordshire

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum

Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent

Benefits

• Modern, state-of-the-art CNC manufacturing and inspection facility
• Approachable and transparent management team
• Ongoing training and career development
• Friendly, supportive working environment
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme
• PPE provided

Overview

An excellent opportunity to join a high-precision CNC manufacturing business specialising in complex machined components for sectors including aerospace, defence, motor sport and robotics.

Based in a clean, modern engineering facility, this role focuses on mechanical quality inspection of tight-tolerance parts produced using advanced CNC machining processes. You will play a key role in ensuring components meet exact customer, drawing and quality standard requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical inspection of precision machined parts and components
• Manual and visual inspection using precision measuring equipment
• Operate CMMs and interpret inspection results
• Verify CMM reports through manual inspection where required
• Complete First Article Inspection (FAI) reports
• Compile Certificates of Conformity and quality documentation
• Maintain full component traceability and document control
• Liaise with machining teams and management on quality issues
• Support problem-solving and continuous improvement activities

Skills & Experience

• Strong attention to detail and methodical working approach
• Experience inspecting tight-tolerance machined components
• Confident working from engineering drawings
• Organised, reliable and able to prioritise workload
• Analytical mindset with good problem-solving ability
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Advantageous Experience

• CMM inspection experience (PC-DMIS preferred)
• Use of Visual FAIR / Q-Pulse
• Experience working to AS9100 or ISO 9001 standards
• Strong understanding of GD&T
• Background in subcontract precision machining environments
• Minimum 2 years quality inspection experience

Hours of Work

40 hours per week

Monday to Friday: 08 00

Regular overtime available (typically 10+ hours per week)

Overtime paid at x1.5

Why Apply?

This is a chance to join a well-invested, high-precision engineering business where quality inspection genuinely matters. You ll work in a clean, modern environment inspecting complex, tight-tolerance machined components for demanding sectors, using advanced CNC and inspection equipment. The role offers long-term stability, regular paid overtime, and clear opportunities to develop your skills within a supportive, engineer-led team that values accuracy, consistency and continuous improvement.