Mechanical Inspector
Location:
Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Salary:
Competitive (negotiable dependant on experience)
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
CMM inspection and programming of tight-tolerance precision machined components
produced using advanced CNC machining processes. You will play a key role in ensuring components meet exact customer, drawing and quality standard requirements while supporting the inspection department with accurate measurement and reporting.
The successful candidate will be confident
programming CMM machines
, ideally using
PC-DMIS
, although experience with other CMM software will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities
Program and operate CMM machines to inspect precision machined components
Create and edit CMM programs for new and existing parts
Carry out mechanical inspection of precision machined components
Perform manual inspection using precision measuring equipment
Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and GD&T requirements
Verify CMM inspection results through manual measurement where required
Complete First Article Inspection (FAI) reports and quality documentation
Compile Certificates of Conformity and inspection reports
Maintain component traceability and inspection records
Work closely with production teams to resolve quality issues
Support continuous improvement and problem-solving activities within the quality department
Skills & Experience
Experience programming and operating CMM equipment
Experience with
PC-DMIS preferred
, although other CMM software will be considered
Strong understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T
Experience inspecting tight-tolerance machined components
Good attention to detail with a methodical approach to inspection
Organised, reliable and able to prioritise workload
Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office)
Advantageous Experience
Experience using Visual FAIR / Q-Pulse
Experience working to AS9100 or ISO 9001 standards
Background in subcontract precision machining environments
Experience inspecting aerospace or high-specification components
Hours of Work
40hrs per week
Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 4:00pm
Regular overtime available (typically 10+ hours per week), paid at x1.5hrs
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a well-invested, high-precision engineering business where quality inspection and CMM programming play a critical role in production. You will work in a modern, clean facility inspecting complex machined components for demanding sectors using advanced inspection equipment.
The company offers long-term stability, regular overtime, and the opportunity to further develop your CMM programming and quality engineering skills within a supportive and experienced engineering team