The Role
We’re looking for an experienced Mechanical Inspector to join a growing engineering/manufacturing business. This role is focused on ensuring all components and assemblies meet required specifications and quality standards before release to production or customer. You’ll play a key part in maintaining product integrity, working closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams.
Key responsibilities
- Inspect mechanical components and assemblies against engineering drawings and specifications
- Carry out dimensional checks using equipment such as verniers, micrometers, and gauges
- Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspection to ensure quality standards are met
- Raise non-conformance reports (NCRs) and support root cause investigations
- Review and verify quality documentation including certificates, FAIRs, and inspection reports
- Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality issues
- Ensure compliance with ISO9001 and/or industry-specific standards
- Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a quality inspection role within a mechanical manufacturing environment
- Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Hands-on experience using measurement equipment (e.g. calipers, micrometers, gauges)
- Understanding of quality standards such as ISO9001 (or AS9100 desirable)
- Experience raising and managing non-conformances
- Good attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
