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Quality Inspector – Aerospace Engineering
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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 Aerospace 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.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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
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What We're Looking For in the Successful 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.
Ideal Candidate:
- 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
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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.
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