Chief Quality Inspector

TipTopJob; Harlow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering company in Harlow is seeking a Chief Quality Inspector to ensure compliance with aerospace standards and drive quality improvements. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary of £42,000 to £48,000 and a 39-hour working week, including early finishes on Fridays. Candidates should have strong attention to detail and previous experience in quality inspection within precise engineering.

Benefits

30 days holiday including bank holidays

Competitive salary

Early Friday finish

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection within aerospace or precision engineering preferred.
• Solid problem-solving background using 8D / 5 Whys methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Carry out visual, dimensional, and functional inspections of materials and products.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements.
• Prepare inspection reports and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical knowledge of engineering drawings

Problem-solving

Confident communication

IT literate with Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Harlow, Essex (CM19)

Salary: A GBP 42,000 : A GBP 48,000 DOE

Hours: Mon:Thu 7:00am : 4:00pm (A hr lunch) Fri 7:00am : 12:00pm

Permanent Full time role

Join a Growing Precision Engineering Leader

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are proud to be supporting a rapidly expanding precision engineering and machining business working with high:value aerospace and defence clients.

With A GBP 10m+ in live orders and exciting projects on the horizon, we are seeking a Chief Quality Inspector to play a pivotal role in driving standards, ensuring compliance, and supporting continuous improvement across the business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to bring their technical expertise, leadership, and passion for quality into a fast:paced, rewarding environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out visual, dimensional, and functional inspections of raw materials, first:off production, and finished products.
• Ensure full compliance with AS9100, internal standards, and customer requirements.
• Prepare clear inspection reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Support production teams to resolve quality issues and drive improvements.
• Maintain and calibrate quality equipment (CMM, micrometres, callipers, shadowgraph, etc.).
• Contribute to audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills and Experience Required

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to spot even the smallest deviations.
• Technical knowledge of engineering drawings, specifications, FAIR and PPAP requirements.
• Solid problem:solving background using 8D / 5 Whys methodologies.
• Confident communicator : able to collaborate with production, suppliers, and customers.
• IT literate with Microsoft Office and ideally MRP/quality systems experience.
• Previous quality inspection/manufacturing experience within aerospace or precision engineering preferred.

What\u2019s On Offer

• Competitive salary: A GBP 42,000 : A GBP 48,000 DOE
• 39:hour working week with early Friday finish (12:00pm)
• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Opportunity to join a forward:thinking, innovative business at the forefront of precision engineering

If you would like for the role of Chief Quality Inspector then please to or call Deb on

Closing date is 19.9.2025 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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