Mechanical Inspector – Full Time – Waterbeach

Catering; Waterbeach; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking a Mechanical Inspector for a permanent role in Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire. You will inspect and release products to customer requirements, engineering drawings, and quality standards, ensuring only conforming parts are approved for release.

You will use verniers, callipers, micrometers, gauges and other inspection tools, read detailed drawings, and support First Article Inspection (FAI) and AS9100/AS9102 compliance across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing setting with quality inspection.
• Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) processes.
• Understanding AS9102 FAIR requirements.
• Experience inspecting against customer drawings and docs.
• Experience conducting internal audits.
• Knowledge of quality procedures and documentation.
• Experience with KPIs and quality targets.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and approve products against drawings and specifications.
• Use measuring equipment to verify dimensions.
• Interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Record non-conforming products and support investigations.
• Ensure inspection records and regulatory docs are complete.
• Release conforming products using correct documents.
• Provide QA support across departments.
• Work independently or in a team.

Skills

Quality inspection

AS9102 knowledge

FAI experience

Measurement equipment

Reading drawings

Auditing experience

Documentation skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Verniers

Job description

Our client is currently experienced Mechanical Inspector on a permanent basis to ensure products are inspected and released in accordance with customer requirements, engineering drawings, specifications and relevant quality standards.

The successful candidate will support teams across the business to ensure products are manufactured and assembled in conformance with the relevant design data and specifications. You will also be responsible for completing inspection and release documentation and ensuring only conforming products are approved for release.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection and Quality Control

• Inspect and approve products against engineering drawings, customer specifications and supporting documentation.
• Use a range of measuring and inspection equipment, including verniers, callipers, micrometers, gauges and rulers.
• Interpret and work confidently from detailed engineering drawings and specifications.
• Identify and record non-conforming products clearly and accurately, supporting the Quality Assurance Engineers with investigation and resolution.
• Ensure inspection records and regulatory documentation are completed accurately.
• Release conforming products using the correct documentation and procedures.
• Provide quality and product conformance support to departments across the business.
• Work independently or as part of a wider inspection and quality team to make effective use of inspection resources.

First Article Inspection

• Support and complete First Article Inspection (FAI) activities.
• Understand and apply the FAIR process in accordance with AS9102.
• Review and prepare First Article Inspection Reports where required.
• Ensure inspection results are accurately recorded and traceable to the relevant engineering drawings and specifications.

Auditing and Compliance

• Conduct internal audits within relevant departments.
• Support compliance with AS9100 and AS9102 requirements.
• Maintain a strong understanding of quality procedures and ensure company standards are consistently followed.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of high standards of quality, housekeeping and compliance within the department.

Essential Experience and Skills

• Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment, ideally within a quality inspection or quality control position.
• Proven experience using inspection and measurement equipment such as callipers, micrometers and gauges.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings.
• Previous experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) processes.
• Understanding of AS9102 FAIR requirements.
• Experience inspecting products against customer drawings and supporting documentation.
• Experience conducting internal or departmental audits.
• Good working knowledge of quality procedures and documentation.
• Experience working to agreed quality standards and departmental KPIs.
• Previous experience working in a Quality Control or Quality Inspection position.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues across different departments.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within an aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality management systems.
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing quality standards and processes.
• Experience preparing or reviewing First Article Inspection Reports.
• Previous experience with regulatory or controlled documentation.
• Experience of working within a team based quality environment.

Personal Attributes

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Methodical and organised approach to inspection and documentation.
• Confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to quality and product conformity.
• Good communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with colleagues across the wider business.
• Proactive approach to identifying quality issues and supporting improvements.Ability to maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation.

Key Performance Measures

Performance will be measured against:

• First Pass Yield and number of parts inspected.
• Accuracy and completion of inspection documentation.
• Compliance with AS9100 and AS9102 requirements.
• Departmental quality KPIs.
• Quality of non-conformance reporting.
• Audit performance and compliance.
• Adherence to company quality, health and safety and environmental procedures.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Salary: £30000 – £32000/annum

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire