Aerospace Mechanical Inspector - Day Shift Basildon

HR GO Recruitment
Basildon
2 days ago
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Quality Inspector - CNC Precision Machining - Day Shift (Mon-Fri) If you're a hands-on mechanical inspector who values precision, clear standards and a stable Monday-Friday routine, this is a strong opportunity with an established aerospace precision engineering company in Basildon. You'll be inspecting first-offs and production components using manual measuring equipment, completing FAIR paperwork, and-if you want to develop-there's scope to build skills on CMM/PC-DMIS (advantageous, not essential).

What you'll care about

  • Permanent role in Basildon

  • Day shift, Monday to Friday (no rotating shifts)

  • Hands-on manual inspection (micrometers, gauges, verniers, etc.)

  • Inspect first-off, in-process and final CNC machined parts (plus goods-in/subcontract checks where required)

  • Quality paperwork including FAIRs (and PPAP support where applicable)

  • CMM exposure available; PC-DMIS/QCT experience welcomed but not essential

  • Supportive inspection team and clear processes aligned to AS9100

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 micrometers, verniers and gauges

  • Operate inspection equipment including CMM (PC-DMIS preferred)

  • Complete and maintain FAIR documentation and quality records

  • Support PPAP requirements where applicable

  • Work to AS9100 procedures and maintain high quality standards

  • Assist with goods-in/subcontract inspection where subcontractors are utilised

Skills & experience

Essential

  • Experience in mechanical/precision inspection within a manufacturing environment

  • Confident interpreting engineering drawings and working to tolerances

  • Competent with manual measuring tools (micrometers, gauges, etc.)

  • Basic measurement calculations / basic trigonometry

  • Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset

Desirable (not essential)

  • CMM programming/operation experience (PC-DMIS and/or QCT)

  • Familiarity with QMS systems and aerospace standards (e.g., AS9100)

  • Experience completing FAIRs and/or supporting PPAP

Ideal for…

This role could suit someone early in their inspection career looking to train and develop, or an experienced inspector looking for a stable, secure position.

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