Quality Inspector

SL Engineering Consultancy Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Wakefield is looking for a Mechanical Quality Engineer/Inspector to ensure components meet specifications and to manage quality controls according to ISO9001 and ISO14001. The role offers a pay range of £16.50-17.50 per hour, flexible working arrangements, and health insurance contributions.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Health insurance contributions

Company bonus scheme

Pension plan

Training and professional development support

Qualifications

• Relevant mechanical engineering experience required.
• Proficiency in using various precision measuring equipment.
• Strong understanding of quality compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings and verify specifications.
• Identify non-conforming components and enable corrective action.
• Manage calibration of measuring tools and complete inspection reports.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Using precision measuring equipment

Excellent IT skills

Understanding of ISO9001

Understanding of ISO14001

Education

Qualification in mechanical engineering

Tools

Digital height gauges

Hardness testers

Micrometers

CMM equipment

Job description

Key Responsibilities of the Mechanical Quality Engineer/Inspector

• Interpret engineering drawings, identify specified standards, and verify that finished components meet specification.
• Identify non-conforming components and enable corrective action before delivery to customers.
• Maintain and manage calibration of measuring tools, ensuring compliance with tolerances and intervals.
• Complete inspection reports and certificates of conformance for finished components.
• Provide guidance on quality issues, ensuring compliance with ISO9001 and ISO14001.

Qualifications & Experience of the Mechanical Quality Engineer/Inspector

• Qualification in mechanical engineering
• Relevant mechanical engineering experience
• Proficiency in using precision measuring equipment (digital height gauges, hardness testers, micrometers, Bowers, etc.).
• Excellent IT skills, including MS Office and Excel.
• Strong understanding of ISO9001 and ISO14001.
• Experience with CMM equipment

What's on Offer to the Mechanical Quality Engineer/Inspector

• £16.50-17.50 per hour (Mon-Fri)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Health insurance contributions
• Company bonus scheme
• Pension plan
• Training and professional development support