Quality Inspector

Location: Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Salary: Up to £38k per annum (negotiable, dependant on experience)

Industry: Precision CNC Manufacturing | Aerospace | Defence | Motorsport | Robotics
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Benefits:

• State-of-the-art machine shop with cutting-edge CNC tools and equipment.
• Transparent, approachable, and inclusive management team.
• Career progression opportunities and staff development.
• Friendly and welcoming working environment.
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Company pension.
• PPE supplied.

Overview:
An exciting opportunity has arisen with a high-end precision CNC manufacturing company in Hertfordshire. This business supports leading-edge sectors including Aerospace, Defence, Motorsport, and Robotics, and operates from a modern, high-spec facility equipped with the latest in CNC technology.
We are looking for a Goods In / Goods Out Quality Inspector with strong quality control and inspection experience to manage the flow of materials and finished components through the inspection department. This person will be a key part of production and quality operations, liaising across teams to ensure smooth delivery and dispatch of high-quality parts.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience in a quality inspection or quality control role within manufacturing/engineering.
• Leadership capability – able to manage, motivate, and develop a small team.
• Strong understanding of technical drawings and CAD models.
• Proficient in inspection tools and techniques
• Effective communicator across multiple departments.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities under pressure.
• Previous exposure to FAIR processes, goods-in/goods-out control, and supplier/customer liaison.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect and verify raw materials and subcontracted goods against purchase orders and customer specs.
• Prioritise incoming materials and coordinate with production for efficient workshop allocation.
• Review parts for cleanliness, defect-free condition (FOD), dimensional accuracy, and readiness for dispatch.
• Support subcontract planning with accurate inspection timelines and documentation readiness (FAIRs, etc.).
• Lead and support the inspection team in partnership with the Quality Inspector.
• Collaborate with Production Coordinator and Workshop Manager to align schedules and workflow.
• Maintain high standards in documentation, inspection logs, and communication with senior management.
• Carry out sample and patrol inspections, using manual inspection tools.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives across the business.
• Develop and up-skill the inspection team while promoting a clean, safe, and compliant work environment.

Skills & Experience:

• Quality Inspection of precision CNC machined parts and components
• FAIRs & NCRs
• Supervisory or team leadership experience would be an advantage

Hours of Work:

• 40hrs per week.
• 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
• Overtime is available and regular - 10hrs per week, paid at x1.5hrs.

Additional Info:

• Lots of overtime available (all overtime hours paid at x1.5hrs).
• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• On-site role in a clean, modern precision engineering facility.

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