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. 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 company’s 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
- Salary:
- £27,500 - £30,000 /annum
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineering
