Mechanical Inspector

Trades Workforce Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Inspector for a temporary, full-time role. The successful candidate will perform inspections on machined and finished components, ensuring quality and compliance with standards. Key responsibilities include carrying out inspections, producing reports, and collaborating with teams. Requires a minimum of 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment. This position offers competitive benefits, including a production bonus and private pension scheme.

Benefits

Additional production bonus

Private pension scheme

24 days holiday per annum

Free on-site parking

Free gym membership

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years related and relevant experience from a manufacturing background.
• Experienced in first principle measurement techniques including the use of various measuring tools.
• Ability to perform First Article inspection and generate detailed Inspection Reports.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspection of components and products including visual and dimensional checks.
• Create CMM programs and conduct Machine Shop component inspections.
• Produce inspection documentation and feedback inspection issues to relevant staff.

Skills

Use of co-ordinate measurement machines

Non-contact measurement techniques

First principle measurement techniques

Read engineering drawings

Good communication skills

Education

Formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Micrometers

Vernier calipers

DTIs

Height gauges

Job description

Vision Engineering Ltd
The Freeman Building
Send Woking Surrey GU23 7ER

JOB SPECIFICATION

Mechanical Inspector – Temporary

About the Role:

Working in the Quality department, this position works closely with the Machine Shop. The Mechanical Inspector is responsible for carrying out the inspection of Milturn subcontract machined and finished components (including FAIR and other reports), high risk supplied materials, the verification of suppliers’ first shipments, inspecting machined and assembled products, final inspection of finished products and other inspection activities. The Mechanical Inspector will also carry out inspections on part and batch supplied goods, inter-stage, final and machine shop first inspections of a full range of machined, cast, plastic moulded and plated components.

The position reports to the Quality Lead & Laboratory Manager.

What you will be doing:

• Inspection of components and product through visual, functional and/or dimensional checks and updating the ERP system as required.
• Creating CMM programs and carrying out Machine Shop component inspection
• Carrying out roving inspection
• Carrying out packing where required and inspection of packing
• Producing inspection documentation and reports such as FAIRs and Control Plans
• Feedback and documentation of inspection issues to Assembly Team and relevant staff
• Ensuring a high standard of housekeeping is maintained in the work area
• Working safely in all activities and using the correct PPE
• Ensuring all tasks are carried out accurately and in a timely manner.
• Other inspection related activities including inspection of final products
• Any other reasonable request

This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned as required to meet the needs of the business.

What we are looking for:

• A minimum of 3 years related and relevant experience and comes from a manufacturing background.
• Experienced in the use of co-ordinate measurement machines, such as Aberlink Axiom too;
• Experienced in non-contact measurement techniques;
• Experienced in first principle measurement techniques including the use of micrometers, Vernier calipers, DTIs, height gauges, surface plates, comparator stands and slip gauges;
• Able to read engineering drawings and understand geometric tolerancing;
• Ability to perform First Article inspection and generate detailed Inspection Reports and Control Plans;
• Experience of working to ISO 9001 standards is desirable;
• Formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering is desirable;
• Good communications skills required and an ability to work with personnel from other departments.

What you will be getting:

This is a full time, 3 month fixed term contract, with the potential to go permanent. 40 hours per week and the standard staff working hours are applicable – Monday to Friday 07:30am – 4:00pm with half an hour lunch break, with flexibility on the start and finish times in line with the Company’s core working hours policy.

• Additional production bonus (variable but approx. 3% - 4% of basic salary payable monthly in arrears); linked to the value of goods invoiced from the UK factory base;
• Aviva private pension scheme, in line with Government legislation and guidelines. Currently 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution;
• 24 days holiday per annum (plus additional Bank Holidays);
• Benefits available on successful completion of a 6 month probationary period:
  • BUPA, private medical insurance with minimal, monthly contributions;
  • Simply Health Optimise Plus Plan, non-contributory cash back plan for claiming monies back for treatments;
  • Group Life insurance (Death in Service scheme) equivalent to 2 years’ basic salary to next of kin;
  • Sickness absence pay;
  • Cycle to Work scheme;
• Administration of government childcare vouchers;
• Multi-cultural feast day celebrations and charitable opportunities;
• Excellent staff facilities:
  • Free on-site parking, including access to EV car charging points;
  • Transport to and from the local station;
  • Free membership of an on-site gym;
  • Free weekly on site yoga sessions with a celebrated local yogini;
  • Free weekly on site boxercise sessions with an experienced martial artist & instructor.

More about us:

Formed in 1958, Vision Engineering Ltd. (VE) is a multi-national Group with a range of manufacturing and technology based divisions, as follows: Vision Engineering Ltd. At VE Group’s core is the development and manufacture of patented ergonomic stereo microscopes, digital camera viewers and measuring systems. VE’s market is global and the world’s leading manufacturing companies rely on VE products to improve quality control of their manufactured parts and products. From fault detection and rework to R&D and quality control, VE’s products are unrivalled when it comes to their ergonomic performance benefits. VE has revolutionised the optical inspection industry with patented eyepiece-less microscopes and measurement systems. Our comprehensive range of equipment finds application across a wide range of industrial applications including: aerospace, electronics, precision engineering, plastics and medical device manufacture.

Milturn Precision: Milturn www.milturn.co.uk provides anodising for components to suit specific, technical requirements; powder coating and painting finishing services; and laser engraving/etching to the highest quality standards. VE Manufacturing & Optical Services offers comprehensive design, manufacturing and commercialisation packages to other companies, coordinating customer requirements from bespoke designed prototypes, through to higher volume projects covering all aspects of purchasing, shipping and, if required, marketing. Vision TriTeQ3 is a division of VE Ltd established to commercialise the stand alone and OEM marketing for VE’s globally patented disruptive digital technology. TriTeQ3 is stereoscopic 3D display technology offering ultra-high resolution 3D viewing with outstanding depth perception without the need for dedicated glasses. TriTeQ3 is the latest in a long line of VE optical/digital innovation, all of which enables the viewer to see images in a unique and extraordinary display resulting in increased efficiency, accuracy and, ultimately, productivity. VE Group currently employs over 250 people and includes Global HQ and manufacturing facilities in Send, Surrey and manufacturing in Connecticut, USA. Wholly-owned sales and service subsidiaries are located in Germany, Japan, France, Italy and the USA, with additional representative offices in China, Malaysia and India. VE Group generates £38M turnover, of which approx. 90% is derived from export. VE products are at the premium end of the market and Company strategy concentrates on cutting edge technology and quality as competitive criteria. Vision Engineering, is now in its 67th year, has been honoured with three Queen’s Award’s to date and continues to pursue its strategic global objectives through exciting growth plans and innovative development projects. See www.visioneng.com for further product and company details.

http://www.milturn.co.uk/

http://www.visioneng.com/