Mechanical Inspector - Aerospace Precision Machining - If you're a hands-on mechanical quality 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 and CMM's and completing FAIR paperwork.

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 (any PC-DMIS experience and advantage)
• 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

This is a permanent vacancy with a starting salary dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.