Inspection & Workshop Engineer in Lichfield, Staffordshire

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Inspection & Workshop Engineer to join a well-established company.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Salary: Competitive Salary, Depending on Experience.

Location: Lichfield WS13

Job Description:

The company are currently seeking an experienced Inspection & Workshop Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, your primary responsibility will be the rigorous quality inspection and verification of manufactured items and mechanical components within the company workshop. Additionally, you will support the production pipeline by performing secondary mechanical fitting and assembly duties, ensuring all components meet strict technical standards before being handed over to the site engineering team.

Key Duties:

• Reporting to Works Manager
• Conduct engineering inspections: Perform detailed dimensional, visual, and functional checks on manufactured parts and workshop assemblies to ensure conformity.
• Read and meticulously interpret technical engineering drawings, material specifications, and schematics.
• Manage quality documentation: Record inspection results, compile non-conformance reports, and sign off on completed items ready for site installation.
• Perform secondary assembly: Carry out assembly and fitting of mechanical components to assist production schedules when required.
• Operate tools and machinery: Utilize precision measurement hardware (calipers, micrometers, gauges) alongside traditional hand and power tools (grinders, drilling machines).
• Maintain safety standards: Uphold all workshop safety protocols, procedures, and quality management standards to maintain a clean working environment.

Candidate Requirements:

• Dual inspection and fitting experience: Proven background in quality control/inspection, paired with practical mechanical fitter/assembler experience.
• Advanced drawing interpretation: Ability to read and interpret mechanical schematics and technical engineering drawings
• Precision tool proficiency: Proficient in using both precision measurement instruments and standard engineering power tools.
• Meticulous attention to detail: Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills with a zero-tolerance approach to defects.
• Collaborative approach: Ability to work independently to audit work, while seamlessly integrating with the fabrication and site engineering teams.

Company Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunities for career advancement and skill development.
• Supportive and inclusive team environment.

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.