Mechanical Inspector

Mechanical Inspector – Aviation

£51,000

Monday to Thursday 0700-1600 Friday 0700-1300

Permanent

Manchester

Client Overview:

The client is a leading aircraft MRO and parts & components manufacturing / refurbishment.

Role Overview:

To carry out detailed mechanical inspection of aircraft components, parts and assemblies to confirm compliance with approved data, customer requirements and internal procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Perform incoming, in work and final inspection (including release to service) of aircraft components, parts and assemblies.

• Interpret engineering drawings, approved repair data, work instructions and customer specifications.

• Verify dimensions, tolerances, fit and condition using appropriate calibrated tools and equipment.

• Carry out detailed visual inspection for wear, corrosion, damage, cracking indicators, deformation and other defects.

• Confirm material, process and traceability documentation aligns to job requirements.

• Complete inspection records, job cards, certificates and release packs clearly and accurately.

• Raise non-conformance reports and support investigation, containment and corrective actions.

• Work closely with production, planning, engineering and supply chain to resolve quality or technical issues quickly.

• Support internal and external audits by providing objective evidence and maintaining tidy, compliant records.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety, human factors awareness and standard workshop controls.

Inspection equipment and methods:

• Micrometers, verniers, bore gauges, height gauges, thread gauges, radius gauges and surface finish comparators.

• CMM and digital measurement systems where available.

• Use of precision measuring techniques appropriate to aerospace tolerances.

Typical component exposure:

• Machined parts, sheet metal items, brackets, housings, shafts, pins, bushes, fasteners and assemblies.

• Components returned from service requiring assessment against the CMM, SRM and OEM drawings.

Qualifications:

• Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in mechanical or aerospace engineering.

• Inspection related training desirable.

• Experience within an EASA Part 145 or Part 21 environment is an advantage.

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