Mechanical Inspectors

HR GO Group; Basildon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Group in Basildon, Essex is seeking Mechanical Inspectors across levels to join an aerospace precision engineering environment. You will lead and contribute to the inspection function, ensuring conformity to drawings and CAD models. Roles span Chief Inspector to Senior Mechanical Inspector, with duties from planning to QC reporting.

Roles are permanent, with a salary range of £38,000 to £55,000 per annum, dependent on experience. You must have right to work in the UK to be considered.

Qualifications

• Proven inspection leadership/supervisory experience in aerospace or precision engineering.
• Strong drawing/CAD interpretation and GD&T.
• Strong CMM programming and FAI/reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Inspection Area day-to-day; maintain consistent standards and priorities.
• Supervise, coach and support the Inspection team; drive a positive quality culture.
• Plan inspection resource; communicate works order status and throughput requirements with SMT.
• Evaluate inspection processes and propose continual improvements to SMT.
• Ensure shop-floor quality controls are followed (e.g., first-offs, inspection cards stamped) alongside the Quality Engineer.
• Deliver/oversee QA activities: first-off, in-process/stage, final inspection and FAI (First Article Inspection) reporting.
• CMM programming, upkeep and coordination of maintenance/repairs.
• Support internal/external non-conformity investigations and corrective actions.
• Attend SQCDP (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People) meetings and liaise with customers as required.
• Complete first‑off, in‑process and final inspection, including complex features/tight tolerances.
• Produce/support FAI packs and inspection reporting.
• Program/operate CMM (where applicable) and support upkeep coordination.
• Support non‑conformance investigations and corrective actions.
• Coach/guide less experienced inspectors; contribute to SQCDP meetings.
• Read drawings and apply GD&T; good attention to detail.
• Raise/support non-conformities and corrective actions.

Skills

Aerospace inspection leadership

CAD interpretation & GD&T

CMM programming & FAI reporting

Team coaching/mentoring

Job description

Mechanical Inspectors

Job Reference: FJ-f8fkh

Manufacturing and Production

Basildon, Essex £38000 - £55000 per annum Permanent

Inspection Opportunities - Mechanical Inspectors (All Levels)

Established aerospace precision engineering and manufacturing business have opportunities in their Inspection function. We are keen to speak with Mechanical Inspectors at all levels through to senior leadership.

All roles support safe, efficient throughput across the shop floor, ensuring product conformity to customer drawings, CAD models and conditions of supply.

Level 1 - Chief Inspector (Quality) (Senior)

Role overview

Lead and organise the Inspection function, setting standards, priorities and resource plans while working closely with the Senior Management Team (SMT).

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Inspection Area day-to-day; maintain consistent standards and priorities.
• Supervise, coach and support the Inspection team; drive a positive quality culture.
• Plan inspection resource; communicate works order status and throughput requirements with SMT.
• Evaluate inspection processes and propose continual improvements to SMT.
• Ensure shop-floor quality controls are followed (e.g., first-offs, inspection cards stamped) alongside the Quality Engineer.
• Deliver/oversee QA activities: first-off, in-process/stage, final inspection and FAI (First Article Inspection) reporting.
• CMM programming, upkeep and coordination of maintenance/repairs.
• Support internal/external non-conformity investigations and corrective actions.
• Attend SQCDP (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People) meetings and liaise with customers as required.

Key skills & experience

• Proven inspection leadership/supervisory experience in aerospace or precision engineering.
• Strong drawing/CAD interpretation and GD&T.
• Strong CMM programming and FAI/reporting experience.

Level 2 - Senior Mechanical Inspector (Quality)

Role overview

Senior, hands‑on inspector supporting complex inspection, mentoring and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Complete first‑off, in‑process and final inspection, including complex features/tight tolerances.
• Produce/support FAI packs and inspection reporting.
• Program/operate CMM (where applicable) and support upkeep coordination.
• Support non‑conformance investigations and corrective actions.
• Coach/guide less experienced inspectors; contribute to SQCDP meetings.

Key skills & experience

• Strong experience in aerospace/precision engineering inspection.
• Confident GD&T interpretation; CMM and FAI experience strongly preferred.

Level 3 - Mechanical Inspector (Quality) (Mid-level)

Role overview

Carry out day‑to‑day inspection and documentation to ensure product meets customer requirements.

Key responsibilities

• First‑off, in‑process/stage and final inspection to drawings/CAD and conditions of supply.
• Complete inspection cards/records accurately; support traceability requirements.
• Support FAI reporting where required.
• Use hand gauges and measurement equipment; CMM operation where trained.
• Raise/support non‑conformities and corrective actions.

Key skills & experience

• Inspection experience within precision engineering/manufacturing (aerospace desirable).
• Able to read drawings and apply GD&T; good attention to detail.

These are permanent opportunities with salary dependent on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered.