Mechanical Inspectors in Basildon, Essex
Posted by HR GO Recruitment
£38,000 – £55,000 a year
Basildon · Permanent
Established aerospace precision engineering and manufacturing business have opportunities in their Inspection function. We are keen to speak with Mechanical Inspectors at all levels through to senior leadership.
All roles support safe, efficient throughput across the shop floor, ensuring product conformity to customer drawings, CAD models and conditions of supply.
Level 1 - Chief Inspector (Quality) (Senior)
Role overview
Lead and organise the Inspection function, setting standards, priorities and resource plans while working closely with the Senior Management Team (SMT).
Key responsibilities
- Lead the Inspection Area day-to-day; maintain consistent standards and priorities.
- Supervise, coach and support the Inspection team; drive a positive quality culture.
- Plan inspection resource; communicate works order status and throughput requirements with SMT.
- Evaluate inspection processes and propose continual improvements to SMT.
- Ensure shop-floor quality controls are followed (e.g., first-offs, inspection cards stamped) alongside the Quality Engineer.
- Deliver/oversee QA activities: first-off, in-process/stage, final inspection and FAI (First Article Inspection) reporting.
- CMM programming, upkeep and coordination of maintenance/repairs.
- Support internal/external non-conformity investigations and corrective actions.
- Attend SQCDP (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People) meetings and liaise with customers as required.
Key skills & experience
- Proven inspection leadership/supervisory experience in aerospace or precision engineering.
- Strong drawing/CAD interpretation and GD&T.
- Strong CMM programming and FAI/reporting experience.
Level 2 - Senior Mechanical Inspector (Quality)
Role overview
Senior, hands-on inspector supporting complex inspection, mentoring and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities
- Complete first-off, in-process and final inspection, including complex features/tight tolerances.
- Produce/support FAI packs and inspection reporting.
- Program/operate CMM (where applicable) and support upkeep coordination.
- Support non-conformance investigations and corrective actions.
- Coach/guide less experienced inspectors; contribute to SQCDP meetings.
Key skills & experience
- Strong experience in aerospace/precision engineering inspection.
- Confident GD&T interpretation; CMM and FAI experience strongly preferred.
Level 3 - Mechanical Inspector (Quality) (Mid-level)
Role overview
Carry out day-to-day inspection and documentation to ensure product meets customer requirements.
Key responsibilities
- First-off, in-process/stage and final inspection to drawings/CAD and conditions of supply.
- Complete inspection cards/records accurately; support traceability requirements.
- Support FAI reporting where required.
- Use hand gauges and measurement equipment; CMM operation where trained.
- Raise/support non-conformities and corrective actions.
Key skills & experience
- Inspection experience within precision engineering/manufacturing (aerospace desirable).
- Able to read drawings and apply GD&T; good attention to detail.
These are permanent opportunities with salary dependent on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered.
HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK manufacturing and aim to respond to all applications.
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