Quality Inspector

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. You’ll 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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Job information

  • Job reference: 13850
  • Location: Kings Langley, ENG, WD4, GB
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Salary: 36k/year - 40k/year
  • Published: February 17, 2026

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