Mechanical Quality Inspector

Gibbs Gears; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibbs Gears is looking for a Mechanical Quality Inspector to join their team in Aylesbury. You will oversee inspection activities, ensuring components meet quality standards. With a competitive hourly rate and strong focus on innovation, this role is essential for maintaining high-performance quality in precision engineering.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

20 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Recognition and reward schemes for high performance

Qualifications

• Strong background in CNC machining.
• Proven ability to lead inspection processes.
• Experience with AS9100 quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-off and final inspections on machined parts.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and internal quality procedures.
• Lead and coordinate shift inspection activities.

Skills

Inspection Processes

Technical Drawings Interpretation

Root Cause Analysis

Communication Skills

Tools

CMM Equipment

Micrometers

Verniers

Height Gauges

Job description

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent (All Shifts Available - Early, Days, Lates)

Location: Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP22 5BLSalary: GBP17.00 - GBP26.50 per hour + Overtime + Shift Premiums. Depending on experience

About Us

Gibbs Gears is a dynamic and rapidly growing precision engineering company, specialising in the design and manufacture of gears, shafts, transmissions, and complex CNC-machined components. Our customers span industries such as aerospace, electric vehicles (EV), motorsport, and advanced technology. We pride ourselves on innovation, excellence, and the highest standards of quality.

As our business continues to expand, we're looking for experienced Mechanical Quality Inspectors to join our team across all available shifts. This is a key role for individuals who are passionate about quality and precision in a high-performance subcontract CNC environment.

The Role

As a Mechanical Quality Inspector, you will carry out a range of inspections to ensure our parts meet strict dimensional and visual standards. Reporting to the Head of Quality, you will take ownership of inspection activities on your shift and work closely with production, engineering, and management to maintain and improve quality performance.

This position requires a confident, process-driven individual with the ability to interpret technical drawings, lead inspection routines, and contribute to root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection Activities:

• Perform first-off, in-process, and final inspections on machined parts

• Use a range of tools including micrometers, verniers, height gauges, and CMMs

• Program and operate CMM equipment where applicable

Technical Interpretation:

• Read and understand complex engineering drawings and apply GD&T

• Ensure work complies with AS9100 Rev D and internal quality procedures

Documentation & Reporting:

• Complete and maintain FAIRs, PPAPs, SPC data, APQP, and control plans

• Support root cause and corrective actions using 8D, 5 Why, and Ishikawa tools

• Record inspection results accurately using Microsoft Office tools

Leadership & Support:

• Coordinate inspection activities during your shift

• Work collaboratively with quality and production teams

• Promote continuous improvement in quality processes and culture

What You Bring

• Strong background in a subcontract CNC machining environment

• Proven ability to lead and coordinate inspection processes

• Excellent understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T

• Proficiency in using mechanical inspection tools and CMM equipment

• Solid experience with AS9100 quality standards and documentation

• Calm, methodical approach with a keen eye for detail

• Confident communicator with good written and verbal skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience with RCCA tools (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa)

• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

• Familiarity with programming CMMs

Employment Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate: GBP17.00 - GBP26.50 (based on experience and shift)

• Overtime opportunities available

• Company pension scheme

• 20 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential support for mental health, legal, financial, and personal matters

• Employee reward card with discounts from major retailers

• Free tea, coffee, and on-site parking

• Ongoing training and development

• Career progression in a quality-driven business

• Recognition and reward schemes for high performance

If you are an experienced Mechanical Quality Inspector with a passion for precision and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you. Join Gibbs Gears and play a vital role in upholding the quality standards our customers rely on.

REF: JE-Gibbs015