Mechanical Inspector

Response Personnel; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £40k–£45k per annum

Production bonus

Pension (Aviva)

Holiday entitlement 24 days

Private medical insurance (BUPA)

Cashback plan

Life insurance

Sickness pay

Cycle to work

Childcare vouchers

On-site gym

EV charging on-site

Free parking

Yoga sessions

Boxercise sessions

Job summary

Response Personnel is seeking a Mechanical Inspector for a full-time permanent role based in Send, Surrey. You will perform incoming, in-process and final inspections, reading drawings, operating CMMs and documenting FAIRs to ensure products meet engineering drawings and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in mechanical inspection, strong GD&T knowledge, and experience with micrometers, calipers, height gauges and Aberlink CMM systems (desirable).

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a mechanical inspection role within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Good understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & tolerancing).
• Experience using conventional inspection equipment including: Micrometers, Vernier calipers, Height gauges, DTIs, Surface plates, Bore gauges, Thread gauges, Slip gauges.
• Experience operating and programming CMM equipment and producing FAIRs.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Good communication skills and ability to work across departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Desirable: Experience using Aberlink CMM systems.
• Experience with non-contact measurement systems and optical metrology equipment.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Experience within precision engineering or low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Incoming inspection of machined, fabricated, moulded, finished and purchased components.
• In-process and final inspection of sub-assemblies and finished products.
• Performing dimensional, visual and functional inspections using conventional and advanced metrology equipment.
• Programming and operating CMM equipment.
• Conducting First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in accordance with customer and company requirements.
• Producing inspection records, FAIR documentation, control plans and quality reports.
• Conducting machine shop first-off inspections and batch inspections.
• Supporting supplier quality activities, including first shipment verification and supplier issue investigations.
• Raising and documenting non-conformances and supporting root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Ensuring inspection activities are completed accurately and within required timescales.
• Maintaining accurate records within the ERP system.
• Ensuring all measuring equipment is handled and used correctly.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation.
• Following all company Health & Safety procedures and requirements.

Skills

Reading drawings

GD&T

CMM operation

FAIRs

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Office

Aberlink CMM

Non-contact measurement

ISO 9001

Precision engineering

Tools

Micrometers

Vernier calipers

Height gauges

DTIs

Surface plates

Bore gauges

Thread gauges

Slip gauges

Aberlink CMM

Job description

JOB SPECIFICATION Mechanical Inspector

About the Role

The Mechanical Inspector is responsible for carrying out inspection activities throughout the product lifecycle, including incoming goods inspection, in-process inspection & first-off and first article inspection. The role is critical in ensuring components and assemblies conform to engineering drawings, customer requirements and company quality standards. Working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement & Supply Chain teams, the Mechanical Inspector will help maintain product quality, support continuous improvement initiatives and assist in the investigation of quality concerns. The position would suit an individual with a strong inspection background, experience of precision engineering and a proactive approach to problem solving. The position reports to the Quality Lead & Laboratory Manager. Location: Send, Woking, Surrey.

What You Will Be Doing

• Incoming inspection of machined, fabricated, moulded, finished and purchased components
• In-process and final inspection of sub-assemblies and finished products
• Performing dimensional, visual and functional inspections using conventional and advanced metrology equipment
• Programming and operating CMM equipment
• Conducting First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in accordance with customer and company requirements
• Producing inspection records, FAIR documentation, control plans and quality reports
• Conducting machine shop first-off inspections and batch inspections
• Supporting supplier quality activities, including first shipment verification and supplier issue investigations
• Raising and documenting non-conformances and supporting root cause investigations and corrective actions
• Ensuring inspection activities are completed accurately and within required timescales
• Maintaining accurate records within the ERP system
• Ensuring all measuring equipment is handled and used correctly
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation
• Following all company Health & Safety procedures and requirements

What We Are Looking For

• Essential Minimum 3 years' experience in a mechanical inspection role within a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Good understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• Experience using conventional inspection equipment including: Micrometers Vernier calipers Height gauges DTIs Surface plates Bore gauges Thread gauges Slip gauges
• Experience operating and programming CMM equipment
• Experience producing FAIRs and inspection reports
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively across departments
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications
• Desirable: Experience using Aberlink CMM systems
• Experience with non-contact measurement systems and optical metrology equipment
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems
• Experience within precision engineering or low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing environments

What You Will Be Getting

This is a full time, permanent position, 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 our client's core working hours policy.

• The salary for this position is IRO £40,000 to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience and background
• Additional production bonus (variable percentage 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)
• 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

Staff Development

Staff Development is key to our client's continued success and, as a result, there is a well-funded staff development budget and a dedicated Staff Development team. The Staff Development programme operates throughout the entire organisation, and allows for professional, personal and tailored development and training to suit the individual needs and requirements of each staff member.

More About Us

Our client is a well-established, multi-national engineering group operating in the precision engineering and optical instrumentation sectors, serving industries including aerospace, electronics, oil & gas, defence and medical device manufacture. With its main facilities based in Send, Surrey, and a presence across Europe, Asia and the USA, our client is recognised for its focus on quality, innovation and cutting-edge technology within a premium, export-led market.