Permanent
Quality Inspector (Mechanical)
Coventry

Posted Yesterday
We''re on the lookout for a hands-on, Quality Inspector (Mechanical) to join a high-performance manufacturing team. This role is all about inspecting mechanical parts, like machined components, copper busbars, wires, and seals, before they reach our world-class clients across automotive, motorsport, marine, and aerospace sectors.
The Quality Inspector (Mechanical) will:
- Perform in-process and final inspections using metrology tools (e.g. gauges, calipers, micrometers, multimeters)
- Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T symbols to assess part compliance.
- Inspect for surface quality, dimensional accuracy, and visual defects.
- Log and escalate non-conformances; assist with root cause investigations (8D, 5-Why)
- Support incoming goods inspections and basic supplier quality checks.
- Maintain inspection records and ensure traceability documentation is complete.
The Quality Inspector (Mechanical) will have:
- Apprenticeship, vocational training, or equivalent experience in mechanical/electrical inspection.
- Minimum 3 years'' experience in a quality role within automotive, aerospace, or similar industries.
- Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 quality standards.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Proficient in the use of inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, multimeters, CMM (desirable), and depth, thread, height & vernier gauges.
- Experience & understanding of reading and interpreting technical drawings for components & assemblies, GD&T symbols, and inspection plans.
Ready to take your quality expertise to the next level? Apply now with an updated version of your CV to become a key part of a team driving innovation in high-performance manufacturing.