Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector (CMM) – Tadley, Hampshire

£50,000 – £60,000 basic (Days) | 39 hours per week | Permanent

A well-established precision engineering manufacturer in Tadley is looking to recruit an experienced Quality Inspector / CMM Inspector to support their busy machining operation supplying high-tolerance components (aerospace-focused work and other high-spec sectors).

This is a hands-on inspection role suited to a reliable inspector who enjoys working with one-offs / low batches to tight tolerances within a structured environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspection of precision machined components

* Read and interpret engineering drawings, applying GD&T where required

* Use a range of measuring equipment: verniers, micrometers, bore gauges, DTI, height gauges, slip gauges, etc.

* Complete inspection reports and maintain accurate quality documentation

* Raise and support resolution of non-conformances (NCRs) and follow internal quality procedures

* Work closely with Production and Engineering to drive right-first-time quality and continuous improvement

Equipment / Systems

* CMM Programming (CMM inspection experience required; programming beneficial depending on level)

* Profile projector with edge detector

* Working to quality standards including ISO 9001

* AS9100 experience/exposure is highly desirable (aerospace quality standard)

Key Requirements

* Proven experience as a Quality Inspector / CMM Inspector within precision engineering

* Confident with manual inspection tools and tight-tolerance work

* CMM Program experience advantageous)

* Able to interpret drawings and work with GD&T

* Organised, accurate, and able to work independently on days

Package

* Competitive basic salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (DOE)

* Flexible working hours on dayshift

* Overtime available depending on workload