Mechanical Inspector

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Mechanical Inspector Malton, York YO17 Salary: £27,500 to £30,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience Hours: 8:00am 4:00pm (30-minute lunch) Holidays: 20 days statutory Full-time, permanent Role Purpose: Reporting to the QA Manager the Mechanical Inspector is responsible for ensuring that all mechanical components, sub-assemblies, and finished items meet defined engineering, quality, and compliance requirements.

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

The role supports manufacturing continuity, regulatory compliance, and customer quality expectations by carrying out inspections, managing measurement systems, and maintaining accurate quality documentation within the companys quality management system.

Key Responsibilities: Mechanical Inspection and Quality Assurance Inspect incoming mechanical components against engineering drawings, specifications, and purchase order requirements.

Perform in-process and final inspections of mechanical parts and assemblies as required.

Identify, document, and raise non-conformances, defects, and quality issues in line with QMS procedures.

Support root cause analysis and corrective actions where quality issues arise.

Engineering Drawing and Specification Control Interpret and work confidently with mechanical engineering drawings, tolerances, and technical specifications.

Verify dimensional and functional compliance of components against controlled drawings.

Ensure that only current, approved drawings and specifications are used during inspection activities.

Measurement, CMM and Calibration Carry out dimensional inspection using manual measuring equipment and CMM equipment where applicable.

Support the operation, basic programming, or setup of CMM inspection routines as required.

Maintain and update the calibrated equipment register, ensuring calibration status is current and traceable.

Ensure measuring equipment is used correctly and stored appropriately.

ERP, Documentation and Data Integrity Record inspection results, goods-in checks, and quality data accurately within the ERP system.

Support document control activities, ensuring inspection records, reports, and quality documents are complete, accurate, and retrievable.

Maintain clear traceability between inspection records, components, and production or customer orders.

Goods-In and Goods-Out Support Support Goods-In inspection activities during peak periods to avoid production delays.

Assist Goods-Out checks as required to ensure product quality prior to despatch.

Liaise with Purchasing, Stores, and Production to resolve quality-related issues efficiently.

Housekeeping, Safety and Compliance Maintain high standards of housekeeping within inspection and quality areas.

Follow all quality, safety, and compliance procedures relevant to the role, including ATEX and customer-specific requirements.

Contribute to a culture of quality awareness and continuous improvement.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Percentage of inspections completed right-first-time Accuracy and completeness of inspection and quality records Timeliness of goods-in inspections Number of quality escapes attributable to inspection error Calibration compliance (zero overdue instruments) Skills, Knowledge and Experience Essential Mechanical engineering background or equivalent practical experience Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings Experience in mechanical inspection or quality assurance ERP system experience for recording inspection and quality data MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, basic data handling) Good attention to detail and methodical working approach Ability to learn quickly in a technical environment Desirable CMM machine experience (operation, inspection routines, or reporting) Document control experience within a regulated or certified environment Experience working within ISO-based quality management systems Exposure to ATEX, industrial, or hazardous-area equipment Personal Attributes High level of accuracy and accountability Calm and structured approach under pressure Clear communicator with engineering and operations teams Proactive problem-solver Strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement Working Conditions Workshop and inspection environment Use of measuring and inspection equipment Periods of standing and manual handling Occasional support outside core inspection duties during busy periods Interested? Please send your cv by return.

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Location:
Malton
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manufacturing And Production

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