Mechanical Inspector

HR GO Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Inspector to join our aerospace inspection team in Greater London. The ideal candidate will perform detailed inspections against engineering drawings using GD&T, and conduct First Article Inspections.

You will use precision hand tools and optical comparators to verify dimensional and visual conformity, document FAIRs/FAIs, and collaborate with production and engineering to resolve quality issues. This permanent role requires current UK right to work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in aerospace inspection or similar.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and interpretation.
• Experience performing FAIRs/First Article Inspections.
• Proficient with shadowgraph/optical comparator operation.
• Excellent manual inspection skills with precision hand tools.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• High attention to detail and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections against drawings and specifications using GD&T.
• Conduct manual inspections using precision hand tools and optical comparators.
• Execute and document FAIRs/FAIs and non-conformance reports as needed.
• Verify dimensional and visual conformity during production and final inspection.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to resolve quality issues.
• Maintain inspection records and ensure measuring equipment is calibrated and traceable.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and customer requirements.

Skills

GD&T

First Article Inspection (FAI)

Manual inspection

Reading engineering drawings

Quality standards

Clear written/verbal communication

Tools

Callipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Go/No-Go gauges

Shadowgraph/optical comparator

Job description

Mechanical Inspector - We are looking for a skilled Mechanical Inspector to join our aerospace inspection team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in manual inspection techniques, GD&T, use of shadowgraph/optical comparators, and conducting First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).

Key responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections of aerospace components against engineering drawings and specifications using GD&T principles.
• Conduct manual inspections using precision hand tools (callipers, micrometers, height gauges, Go/No-Go gauges) and optical comparators/shadowgraphs.
• Execute and document FAIRs/FAIs, preparing accurate inspection reports and non-conformance documentation where required.
• Verify dimensional and visual conformity throughout production and during final inspection.
• Work closely with production and engineering to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain inspection records and ensure measuring equipment is calibrated and traceable.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and customer requirements.

Required skills and experience

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Inspector ideally with knowledge of the aerospace industry.
• Strong understanding and practical application of GD&T.
• Experience performing FAIRs/First Article Inspections.
• Proficient with shadowgraph/optical comparator operation and interpretation.
• Excellent manual inspection skills with precision hand tools.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and clear written/verbal communication.

This is a permanent job. You must have current UK right to work to be considered.