New job: Quality Engineer
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Location: Hayes, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Engineer to join a precision engineering and manufacturing environment in Hayes. This role is ideal for someone with strong inspection experience and a keen eye for detail, looking to support high-quality production standards in Hayes.
About the Role
The Quality Engineer based in Hayes will be responsible for ensuring products meet strict aerospace and manufacturing quality requirements. The role involves hands-on inspection, use of precision measurement tools, and supporting first article and compliance documentation within a busy production environment in Hayes.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out detailed inspection of machined and manufactured components in Hayes
* Use precision measuring equipment including verniers, micrometers, height gauges, and other inspection tools
* Operate and interpret results from CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) inspections
* Compile and review AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs)
* Support incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities across production in Hayes
* Identify non-conformances and support root cause analysis and corrective actions
* Ensure compliance with aerospace and customer quality standards in Hayes
* Work closely with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues
About You
The ideal Quality Engineer for this Hayes role will have:
* Strong experience in inspection within a manufacturing or aerospace environment
* Confident use of gauges, verniers, micrometers, and inspection tools
* Understanding of AS9102 and experience producing FAIRs
* Experience using CMM equipment (programming or operation)
* Strong attention to detail and methodical working approach
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
* Good communication skills and a proactive attitude
* Experience in quality assurance or inspection in Hayes or similar environments
Benefits
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Career development and training opportunities
* Stable, full-time position in Hayes with long-term progression potential
If you are a detail-focused Quality Engineer looking for a hands-on inspection role in Hayes, this is an excellent opportunity to build your career in a specialist manufacturing environment