Quality Inspector – Aerospace Engineering

UK Space Jobs; Bromley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Company pension

Sick pay

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Hayes, West London-based precision engineering company is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to join the inspection team on a permanent basis. The role involves manual and CMM inspection of precision components for aerospace, MOD and commercial engineering sectors.

You will inspect throughout the manufacturing process, read detailed drawings, and ensure components meet customer requirements. The team offers a stable, long-term position with a strong order book and growth plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection within a precision engineering or CNC machining environment.
• Strong dimensional inspection skills and reading complex drawings.
• Knowledge of GD&T and First Article Inspection advantageous.
• Experience with conventional inspection equipment and some CMM exposure would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Inspect precision machined components throughout the manufacturing process to meet drawings and customer requirements.
• Perform first-off, in-process and final inspection using verniers, micrometers, height gauges and other tools.
• Set and operate CMM inspection equipment and interpret measurements.
• Record inspection results and maintain quality documentation.
• Collaborate with machining and production teams to ensure compliance with tolerances and specifications.
• Work in a well-equipped inspection department with access to various metrology instruments.

Skills

Quality inspection

CMM inspection

GD&T knowledge

Reading drawings

Tools

CMM equipment

Job description

Hayes, West London

Up to £55,000 per annum + Overtime

Days | 39 Hours Per Week | Early Friday Finish

An established and growing precision engineering company in Hayes is looking for an experienced Quality Inspector to join its inspection team on a permanent basis.

The company operates a busy subcontract machining facility producing precision components for demanding industries including Aerospace, MOD and Commercial Engineering.

With continued investment, a strong order book and further growth planned, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced inspector looking for a secure, long-term position within a well-established engineering business.

As an Aersoapce Quality Inspector you will be responsible for:

• You'll be responsible for inspecting precision machined components throughout the manufacturing process, working closely with the machining and production teams to ensure components meet drawing and customer requirements.
• The position will involve a combination of manual dimensional inspection and CMM inspection, with access to a well-equipped inspection department.
• First-off, in-process and final inspection of precision machined components
• Dimensional inspection using verniers, micrometers, height gauges and other conventional measuring equipment
• Setting and operating CMM inspection equipment
• Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings
• Checking components against tight tolerances and customer specifications
• Recording inspection results and maintaining relevant quality documentation

What We're Looking For in the succesful Aerospace Quality Inspector:

We're looking for somebody with a strong background in Quality Inspection within a precision engineering or CNC machining environment.

You don't need to tick every box.

A strong precision engineering inspector with excellent conventional inspection skills and the right technical background will still be considered, particularly if you're looking to further develop your CMM experience.

Ideally, as a the succesful aerospace Quality Inspector you'll have:

• Previous experience inspecting CNC machined or precision engineered components
• Strong dimensional inspection skills
• Confidence working from technical engineering drawings
• Good understanding of tolerances and precision measurement
• Experience using conventional inspection equipment
• CMM experience would be highly advantageous
• Ability to set and operate CMM equipment would be particularly beneficial
• CMM programming experience would be a strong advantage
• Experience within Aerospace, Defence/MOD or another high-precision industry would be beneficial
• Knowledge of GD&T and First Article Inspection would also be advantageous

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary up to £55,000, depending on experience
• 39-hour working week
• Permanent day shift
• Early finish every Friday
• Overtime available
• Varied precision engineering work
• Well-maintained machinery and inspection equipment
• Long-term, secure position with a growing order book
• Training and development where required
• Holiday entitlement
• Company pension
• Sick pay
• On-site parking
• Friendly and supportive working environment

This position would suit an experienced Quality Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, CNC Inspector, CMM Inspector or Precision Engineer looking for a stable days-based position within a growing precision engineering business.