Mechanical Inspector

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

The Role

We are recruiting a Mechanical Inspector to support quality, compliance and manufacturing continuity within a regulated engineering environment. This role is responsible for inspecting mechanical components, assemblies and finished items to ensure they meet defined engineering, quality and customer requirements.

Reporting to the QA Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining inspection standards, supporting production flow and ensuring accurate quality documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming mechanical components against engineering drawings, specifications and purchase orders
• Carry out in-process and final inspections of mechanical parts and assemblies
• Identify, document and raise non-conformances in line with quality management procedures
• Interpret mechanical drawings, tolerances and technical specifications
• Perform dimensional inspections using manual measuring equipment and CMM equipment where applicable
• Support calibration activities and maintain accurate calibration records
• Record inspection results and quality data accurately within the ERP system
• Support Goods-In and Goods-Out inspection activities during peak periods
• Liaise with Purchasing, Stores and Production to resolve quality-related issues
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety and compliance, including ATEX and customer requirements

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Mechanical engineering background or equivalent practical experience
• Proven experience in mechanical inspection or quality assurance
• Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings
• ERP system experience for recording inspection and quality data
• Good IT skills, including MS Word and Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach

Desirable

• CMM machine experience
• Experience of ISO-based quality management systems
• Document control experience in a regulated environment
• Exposure to ATEX, industrial or hazardous-area equipment

Personal Attributes

• High level of accuracy and accountability
• Calm, structured and reliable under pressure
• Clear communicator with engineering and operations teams
• Proactive with a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement

Interested in this Mechanical Inspector role? Please apply with your latest CV.

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