Mechanical Inspector 7083

First Base Employment Limited; Poole; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

First Base Employment Ltd is recruiting a Mechanical Inspector for a Poole-based precision engineering environment. The role targets individuals with experience in mechanical or quality inspection, capable of interpreting drawings and ensuring components meet specifications.

The position involves dimensional and visual inspections, FAIRs, NCR handling, and certificates of conformity, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement in an aerospace/manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical or quality inspection within engineering, aerospace, or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of FAIRs and non-conformance procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Carry out dimensional and visual inspections throughout the manufacturing process.
• Complete first-off, FAIR, final and goods-in/goods-out inspections.
• Ensure components meet engineering drawings and customer specifications.
• Raise non-conformance reports (NCRs) and contain defective products.
• Complete First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Prepare and approve certificates of conformity.
• Support root cause and corrective action meetings.

Skills

Dimensional inspection

Visual inspection

Engineering drawings

FAIRs

Non-conformance procedures

Attention to detail

Job description

Mechanical Inspector7083

Location: Poole, Dorset
Hours: Full-time
Salary: Competitive / dependent on experience.

The Role

First Base Employment is currently recruiting for a Mechanical Inspector to join an established precision engineering environment based in Poole.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Inspector or Mechanical Inspector with a background in precision engineering, aerospace or manufacturing. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out detailed dimensional and visual inspections, ensuring components meet engineering drawings, specifications and required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities of a Mechanical Inspector:

• Carrying out dimensional and visual inspections throughout the manufacturing process.
• Completing first-off, FAIR, final and goods-in/goods-out inspections.
• Ensuring components meet engineering drawings and customer specifications.
• Raising non-conformance reports (NCRs) and ensuring defective products are correctly identified and contained.
• Completing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Preparing and approving certificates of conformity.
• Supporting root cause and corrective action meetings.

Key Skills of a Mechanical Inspector:

• Previous experience in a mechanical inspection or quality inspection position.
• Experience working within an engineering or aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Understanding of dimensional and visual inspection techniques.
• Knowledge of FAIRs and non-conformance procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality.