Mechanical Inspector

Verify Europe; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A global inspection service provider is seeking a Mechanical Inspector to conduct inspections on manufactured parts and assemblies in the aerospace sector. The role requires a minimum of 3 years' experience in aerospace manufacturing and proficiency in using various mechanical inspection tools. Candidates must be able to read engineering drawings and are required to report findings directly to clients. This ongoing contract role offers flexible hours based on supplier needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in aerospace or military/defense manufacturing.
• Experience with complex machined parts and assemblies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts.
• Report accept/reject information directly to the customer.
• Travel to various supplier facilities for inspections.

Skills

Visual and dimensional inspection

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)

Reading engineering drawings

Using mechanical inspection tools

First Article Inspections (FAIs)

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

CMM

Hardness testers

Job description

Industry/Position

Industry: Aerospace/Defense. Position: Mechanical Inspector. Location: Portsmouth. Duration: On‑going contract. Frequency: as needed. Full time 8‑10 hours/week (no guarantee of weekly hours, based on supplier shipment requirements). Pay: £30 p/h, outside IR35.

About Us

Verify specializes in managing complex, critical quality supply chains for aerospace, defense and other critical manufacturing industries. As a global Supplier Performance Management (SPM) service provider Verify serves over 400 leading aerospace and government clients at more than 7,000 supplier locations in over 50 countries. We help ensure clients receive quality, on‑time product from their upstream suppliers. This partnership has created worldwide opportunities for talented professionals looking for contract, and temporary positions. Together, we provide supplier quality and delivery assurance services to customers around the world.

Responsibilities

The quality inspector - Mechanical shall travel to various supplier facilities to perform visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts, assemblies, and / or sub‑assemblies. Parts will be inspected to engineering drawings, customer purchase order(s), industry standards, and specifications. The inspector will be required to report inspection accept / reject information directly to the customer via web application.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have practical experience performing in‑process and final inspections on complex machined parts, assemblies, and / or sub‑assemblies.
• Candidate must have minimum of 3 years' experience performing inspections in aerospace or military / defense manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) or equivalent standard.
• Must have the ability to read / interpret engineering including but not limited to; drawing, parts lists, specification, purchase orders (POs), etc.…
• The candidate must have experience using various mechanical inspection tools, such as micrometers, calipers, pin gauges, thread gauges height gauges, CMM, and hardness testers.
• Materials Such As: Steels, Aluminum, Nickel, Brass, Copper, Nylon, Teflon, Tubing.
• Experience performing First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance to the AS9102 Rev B knowledge is required, AS9102 Rev C, is a plus.

Additional Requirements

• Candidate must have and be willing to use personal cell phone and personal laptop to support inspection reporting requirements while onsite at supplier(s) facility.
• Must be computer savvy and willing to use Verify Global web based email account when working for Verify.
• Must be Proficient using Microsoft Word and Excel.

Employment Type/Screening Requirements

• Consent for Background Check (every 4 years)
• Consent for Drug Screening, based on program requirements
• Completed Eye Exam based on program requirements