Quality Inspector – Aerospace Engineering

Company: Olive and Cedar Recruitment Ltd
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Location: London
Job Description:

Quality Inspector – Aerospace Engineering


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 18th, 2026