Manual Inspector

Senior Flexonics LPE; Pennington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension and life assurance

Free on-site parking

34 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Senior Flexonics Lymington Precision Engineers is seeking a Manual Inspector on a fixed-term 3-month contract. The role involves inspecting components, measuring parts, interpreting drawings, and maintaining First Article Inspection records to AS 9102 standards. Hours are 39 per week, with core shifts from early morning Monday to Friday.

On-site position in the UK. Responsibilities include identifying non-conformances, reporting progress, and ensuring documentation complies with design and

Qualifications

• Proficient in using manual measuring equipment.
• Understanding of drawing tolerances and specifications.
• Experience in a similar inspector role preferred.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings to AS 9102 requirements (as applicable).

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspection of components and documentation for conformance to design specs.
• Record non-conformances and liaise with other departments to resolve issues.
• Prepare and maintain First Article Inspection Reports to AS 9102 where required.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and control of defective items.

Skills

Manual measurement equipment

Drawing interpretation

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Education

Basic O’ Level / GCSE qualifications

Full Apprenticeship in machining

Tools

MS Word & Excel

Job description

Senior is a FTSE listed (symbol SNR) international manufacturing Group with 20 operations in 10 countries. Senior designs, manufactures and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment manufacturers in the worldwide aerospace, defence, land vehicle and power & energy markets.

We have a long history of well-respected brands and an excellent reputation in our key market sectors. Senior delivers value to its customers and shareholders via operational excellence that is underpinned by its people and processes.

Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it …

Safety – Integrity – Customer Focus – Respect & Trust – Accountability – Excellence

Who is Senior Flexonics – Lymington Precision Engineers

Lymington Precision Engineers (LPE) is a Senior Flexonics Group company, and is aleading manufacturer of precision machined components, assemblies and kit sets for the Oil and Gas, Telecommunications, Aerospace and Defence, Land and Sea Systems, Nuclear and Marine industries and emerging markets.

We pride ourselves on our ability to manufacture extremely complicated components and assemblies utilising state of the art equipment and facilities.

We are an AS/EN 9100, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified company and offer a fully engineered solution, from design concept through to high volume manufacture, to supply a range of world class products to our customers.

We evaluate every part of our customers’ requirements which enables us to provide a truly bespoke high-quality solution that delivers real value.

Job Description

Manual Inspector - What does the job involve?

To carry out inspection of supplied parts. The measurement of internally manufactured parts and verification of externally received product to support the creation and verification of First Article Inspection Reports to AS 9102 requirements.

Hours of work: Fixed Term 3 Month Contract - Working 39 hours per week.

Core shift - Monday to Thursday 6.45am to 3.30pm and Friday 7.00am to 1.00pm with 30-minute break for lunch

Manual Inspector - What will my responsibilities include?

• To carry outinspection for all component parts and documentation entering the company ensuring compliance to design specification and contractual requirements.
• Report progress regularly on the assigned tasks, highlighting where agreed target dates are not going to be met
• To identify and record any non-conformances to specification requirements. Liaise with other departments to resolve such issues.
• To generate and help compile internal First Article Inspection Reports to AS 9102 requirements,
• To review all Material coming into the business and bring them onto the internal ERP
• To produce and maintain accurate Control and inspection records and look at reducing the company’s inspection effort by following companies ship to stock process
• To interpret engineering drawings
• Using manual measuring techniques
• Help with the Internal Audit program when necessary
• Control defective items via segregation from good product
• Raise and maintain relevant non-conformance reports.
• Adhere to all instructional and Health & Safety guidelines for the use of equipment to maintain a safe work environment

Manual Inspector - What key skills and experience do I need?

• Must have the right to live and work in the UK (Essential)
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Knowledge in the use of manual measuring equipment.
• Work to a high standard of accuracy.
• Understanding of drawing tolerances & specifications
• Knowledge of Manual Inspection processes (Desirable)

Qualifications

Manual Inspector - What qualificationsshould I have?

• Basic O’ Level / GCSE Qualifications, technical qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ).
• Proficient in the use of I.T software including Word & Excel
• Full Apprenticeship / time served in machining, or relevant skills applicable to the role (Desirable)
• Security Clearance (Desirable)

Additional Information

Some of the benefits you can expect if you are successful are:

• Excellent pension and life assurance scheme
• Free on-site car parking
• Career and development opportunities
• 34 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Reward and recognition

LPE are an Equal Opportunities employer who is committed to creating a working environment where our people will grow and thrive. We strive to create the conditions for our employees to develop their potential in a workplace where there is respect and value for diversity and wellbeing.