Ref: SYN55842-1

Mechanical Inspector

• Location England, South East, Surrey, Woking
• Sector ManufacturingEngineering
• Job type Permanent
• Salary £38000 - £42000 per hour

Mechanical Inspector 

Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum + Overtime potential 
Location: Woking
Hours: 40 hours per week, flexible working within core company hours
Contract: Permanent
Overtime: Available

We’re supporting a long-established engineering and manufacturing business in Woking who are seeking a skilled Mechanical Inspector to join their Quality team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced inspector who enjoys hands-on work, varied inspection tasks, and being closely involved with machine shop operations.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent position with a salary of up to £42,000
• Overtime available
• Flexible working hours within the company’s core hours
• Excellent on-site facilities including free parking, gym access and wellbeing activities
• Private medical, pension scheme and other benefits (subject to company policy)
• Strong focus on personal development, training and progression

Mechanical Inspector Role

You’ll be responsible for inspecting a wide range of machined, cast, moulded and plated components, carrying out dimensional, visual and functional checks across all stages of the manufacturing process. Key duties include:

• Inspecting components using first-principle measurement techniques
• Creating CMM programmes and inspecting CNC-machined components
• Conducting roving, inter-stage, machine shop first, and final inspections
• Producing FAIRs, Control Plans and other inspection documentation
• Verifying supplier first shipments and high-risk supplied materials
• Updating the ERP system and providing feedback to internal teams
• Ensuring safe working practices and maintaining high housekeeping standards

Mechanical Inspector Profile

• Minimum 3 years’ inspection experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and geometric tolerancing
• Proficient with CMMs (e.g., Aberlink Axiom) and non-contact measurement techniques
• Skilled in using micrometers, verniers, DTIs, height gauges, surface plates and other first-principles equipment
• Confident generating First Article Inspection Reports and Control Plans
• Experience working within ISO 9001 environments (desirable)
• Mechanical Engineering qualification beneficial
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with multiple departments

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