Mechanical Inspector

MBDA France société par actions simplifiée; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension 14%

Overtime

Flexi Leave

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Site facilities

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

MBDA UK Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Inspector to ensure received goods meet purchase order criteria and compliance requirements. Role involves reading drawings, inspecting finishes, and performing first article inspections to uphold quality standards.

The position offers a company bonus, pension, and flexible working arrangements, with on-site duties in a highly collaborative environment. Applicants must be a British citizen or dual national and meet BPSS checks.

Qualifications

• Meets quality and compliance requirements for received goods.
• Reads and interprets assembly drawings.
• Performs first article inspections and documents results.
• Ensures inspection SLAs are met and raises defect reports when needed.

Responsibilities

• Verify and accept procured product in line with contractual conditions.
• Read and understand assembly drawings.
• Inspect finishes and detect faults or deterioration.
• Perform first article inspections and document results.
• Produce inspection and quality control documentation.
• Check paperwork for delivered articles and ensure SLAs are met.
• Maintain defect control via segregation and defect reports.
• Audit product verification processes regularly.
• Inspect PCBs and comply with manufacturing procedures.
• Maintain high workmanship standards and product quality.
• Support a safe and orderly working environment.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Quality control

Inspection

Reading drawings

SAP

Education

Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3)

Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma)

NVQ Level 3 (not required if L3 apprenticeship)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Join our team at MBDA UK Ltd and contribute to our high-quality products as a Mechanical Inspector. You will play a vital role in maintaining our standards of excellence by ensuring that all received goods meet our strict quality and compliance requirements. Your work will be instrumental in our success and highly appreciated.

Salary: Circa £40,000

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or Dual National

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking.
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

The opportunity:

The role of the Mechanical Inspector is to ensure that goods received from suppliers meet the criteria of the purchase order and are compliant in all respects.

• Verify and accept procured product in line with contractual conditions.
• Practiced in reading and understanding assembly drawings
• Examining the finish of all parts to detect faulty finishing or painting, deterioration of surfaces etc.
• Undertaking first article inspections.
• Produce relevant inspection/quality control documentation.
• Check and complete all paperwork associated with the delivered article.
• Ensure inspection service level agreements are met in line with manufacturing demand.
• Control defect items via segregation from good product. Raise and maintain relevant defect reports.
• Maintain product verification approval process via regular audits.
• Inspection of PCB
• Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process.
• Maintain to the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality.
• Contribute to the maintenance of an orderly and safe working environment.

What we're looking for from you:

• .Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard)
• Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma, etc.)
• Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ) *Not required if a L3 apprenticeship standard has been achieved
• The successful candidate should be a team player who is able to demonstrate customer focus. They should be adaptable to any work-related processes and working practices
• SAP experience is desirable.

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