Chief Quality Inspector
- Harlow, Essex
- £42,000-48,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Salary: £42,000 – £48,000 DOEHours: Mon–Thu 7:00am – 4:00pm (½ hr lunch) | Fri 7:00am – 12:00pmPermanent Full time roleJoin a Growing Precision Engineering LeaderHawk 3 Talent Solutions are proud to be supporting a rapidly expanding precision engineering and machining business working with high-value aerospace and defence clients.With £10m+ in live orders and exciting projects on the horizon, we are seeking a Chief Quality Inspector to play a pivotal role in driving standards, ensuring compliance, and supporting continuous improvement across the business.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to bring their technical expertise, leadership, and passion for quality into a fast-paced, rewarding environment.Key Responsibilities
- Carry out visual, dimensional, and functional inspections of raw materials, first-off production, and finished products.
- Ensure full compliance with AS9100, internal standards, and customer requirements.
- Prepare clear inspection reports and recommend corrective actions.
- Support production teams to resolve quality issues and drive improvements.
- Maintain and calibrate quality equipment (CMM, micrometres, callipers, shadowgraph, etc.).
- Contribute to audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to spot even the smallest deviations.
- Technical knowledge of engineering drawings, specifications, FAIR & PPAP requirements.
- Solid problem-solving background using 8D / 5 Whys methodologies.
- Confident communicator – able to collaborate with production, suppliers, and customers.
- IT literate with Microsoft Office and ideally MRP/quality systems experience.
- Previous quality inspection/manufacturing experience within aerospace or precision engineering preferred.
- Competitive salary: £42,000 – £48,000 DOE
- 39-hour working week with early Friday finish (12:00pm)
- 30 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Opportunity to join a forward-thinking, innovative business at the forefront of precision engineering