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. Youll 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.
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