Our esteemed client, a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, are seeking a proficient Mechanical Inspector to join their certification team at the Stevenage site. In this role, you will be responsible for authorising the product in compliance with our product certification procedure, thereby playing a pivotal role in ensuring product quality and safety.
What we're looking for:
- Formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship (TR23/TR21) or HNC qualification.
- Proactive problem-solving skills and a strong commitment to teamwork and achieving business goals.
- Significant experience in Mechanical Inspection - must be inspection of other people's work, self-certified work is not sufficient.
- Several years of experience as a skilled professional in the field.
- Preferably IPC 610 certified/trained.
What you'll get to do as a Mechanical Inspector:
- Thoroughly examine assembled parts to ensure correct assembly, identifying any faults in finishing, painting, or surface deterioration.
- Conduct inspections for physical damage and perform intermediate checks to ensure product certification and approval through regular audits.
- Monitor and oversee product certification operators, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and complete all associated paperwork, including manufacturing data packs, defect reports, and data records.
- Segregate defective items from good products and maintain proper control over them.
- Prepare inspection and quality control documentation, including history sheets, and utilise specialised inspection tools.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable procedures throughout the manufacturing process.
- Uphold the highest standards of workmanship and product quality.
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.
More about the role:
Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.
This role is located near MDA's headquarters in Stevenage, a key site for missile operations. The location offers excellent transportation links. Additionally, all employees receive comprehensive training and development opportunities.
Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
