Mechanical Inspector

Workforce Staffing; Esher; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + stats

Pension

Overtime at 1.5x

Parking on site

Job summary

Workforce Staffing is helping a Surrey-based precision engineering company recruit a Mechanical Inspector for a permanent, full-time position in Esher. You will inspect precision-machined components throughout manufacturing to ensure conformance with drawings and customer quality standards.

You will work with production and engineering to resolve issues, maintain traceability, and keep inspection records up to date.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Mechanical Inspector or Quality Inspector in precision engineering/manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Experience using inspection equipment: verniers, micrometers, height gauges/towers.

Responsibilities

• Carry out in-process and final inspection of precision-machined components.
• Inspect components against drawings, specifications and customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and dimensional reports.
• Identify non-conforming components and report them.
• Collaborate with machinists and engineers to resolve quality issues.

Skills

Engineering drawings

Tolerances

Inspection records

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

Height gauges/towers

Job description

Mechanical Inspector

Location: Esher, Surrey

Salary: £18.00 - £20.00 per hour, depending on experience

Hours: 39 hours per week

Employment: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

Our client is an established and growing precision engineering company based in Surrey, specialising in the manufacture of high-quality precision-machined components and mechanical assemblies.

Working across technically demanding sectors including Aerospace, Defence, Medical, Oil & Gas and other specialist industries, the company has built a strong reputation for quality, precision and customer service.

Due to continued growth, they are now looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Inspector to join their team on a permanent basis.

The Role

As Mechanical Inspector, you will be responsible for inspecting precision-machined components throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring all products meet the required engineering drawings, specifications and customer quality standards.

You will work closely with the production and engineering teams to identify and resolve quality issues, while maintaining accurate inspection records and ensuring a consistently high standard of workmanship.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out in-process and final inspection of precision-machined components.

• Inspect components against engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements.

• Accurately measure components using a range of inspection equipment, including:

  • Verniers

  • Micrometers

  • Height gauges / height towers

  • Gauges and other precision measuring equipment

• Interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances and geometric requirements.

• Carry out first-off and inspection activities as required.

• Complete inspection documentation and dimensional reports accurately.

• Identify and report non-conforming components.

• Work alongside machinists and engineers to investigate and resolve quality issues.

• Maintain full traceability and accurate inspection records.

• Support the company's commitment to continuous improvement and maintaining high quality standards.

• Maintain a clean, organised and professional inspection environment.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Mechanical Inspector / Quality Inspector within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and tolerances.

• Practical experience using inspection equipment such as verniers, micrometers and height gauges/towers.

• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to inspection.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Good communication skills.

• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within the Aerospace industry.

• CMM experience.

• Experience working within an AS9100 / EN 9100 environment.

• Experience inspecting tight-tolerance, precision-machined components.

• Experience with First Article Inspection / FAIR documentation.

• Previous CNC machining or precision engineering experience.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + stats

• Pension

• Overtime at 1.5x

• Parking on site

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