Inspector

Full-time position - 40 hours a week.

This position is with a client of mine, based in Thatcham, who is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of transmission systems supporting a wide client base covering top level Motorsport and high performance Automotive.

About the Role
Reporting to the Inspection Manager, you will inspect components to drawing specifications and, where required, complete inspection and first article reports. You will require an understanding of engineering drawings and geometric tolerances in order to carry out manual inspection, as well as using, Mitutoyo / Zeiss CMM’s, Contour Trace, Surftest, and 1st principle techniques, ensuring you adhere to the company’s quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include verifying documentation, ensuring drawings, parts and documentation are all in order at both the commencement of your operation and upon completion of your operation.

The role will involve liaising with engineering and manufacturing personnel regarding drawing interpretation and results.

About You
Ideally, you will have had Inspection experience in Engineering and preferably will have undertaken an Engineering Apprenticeship.  Knowledge of Motorsport, Aerospace or Gear manufacturing is preferential. CMM experience is essential however previous use of Mitutoyo CNC CMM would be advantageous. The successful candidate may have experience of working in an environment of first offs, batch and final inspections.

The ability to converse with engineering staff on drawing interpretation and results is vital along with being able to appreciate customer’s high requirements and short lead times. To be able to produce well written and concise records and working on your own initiative without supervision is a critical skill the successful candidate will have.