Quality Inspector – Aerospace Engineering

Company: UK Space Jobs
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Location: Bromley
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.

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Posted: August 22nd, 2026