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, motorsport 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 – 16:00
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