At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect precision CNC components and ensure they meet quality standards.
- Company: Join a leading aerospace precision engineering company in Harlow.
- Benefits: Permanent role with competitive salary and potential overtime.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a respected industry.
- Why this job: Be part of a quality-driven team in a dynamic aerospace environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical inspection and ability to read engineering drawings.
The predicted salary is between 32850 - 40150 £ per year.
CDS Labour is currently recruiting for an experienced Quality Inspector to join an established aerospace precision engineering company based in Harlow. This is a permanent opportunity for someone with experience in mechanical or precision inspection who is confident working with engineering drawings, tolerances and a range of measuring equipment.
The Role
- Join an established inspection department, carrying out first-off, in-process and final inspection of precision CNC-machined components.
- Responsible for ensuring components meet the required quality standards and specifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspection of CNC-machined components.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and specifications.
- Use manual inspection equipment including micrometres, verniers and gauges.
- Operate inspection equipment including CMMs.
- Complete and maintain FAIR documentation and quality records.
- Support PPAP requirements where required.
- Work in line with AS9100 procedures and maintain high quality standards.
- Identify and report any quality issues or non-conformances.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in mechanical or precision inspection within a manufacturing environment.
- Confident reading engineering drawings and working to tight tolerances.
- Competent using manual measuring equipment such as micrometres and gauges.
- Basic measurement calculations and trigonometry.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong quality-focused approach.
Desirable
- Experience with CMM programming/operation, particularly Aberlink.
- Knowledge of QMS systems and aerospace quality standards such as AS9100.
- Experience completing FAIRs and/or supporting PPAP.
Working Hours & Salary
- Permanent position, 39 hours per week.
- Monday-Thursday: 7:00am-4:00pm.
- Friday: 7:00am-12:00pm.
- Some evening and weekend overtime may be available.
- Salary up to £30,000 per year, depending on experience.
Why Apply?
This is a great opportunity to join a well-established aerospace precision engineering environment where quality and accuracy are at the heart of the operation. CDS Labour is recruiting for this position now. If you have the relevant inspection and manufacturing experience and are looking for a permanent opportunity, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with your salary expectations.
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