Quality Inspector in Essex

Job description

Mechanical Inspector – Night Shift (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Location: Basildon

Hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 pm–4:30 am (30-minute unpaid lunch) & Friday, 2:30 pm–7:30 pm

Benefits: Overtime | Free On-Site Parking | Holidays | Pension | Long Service Awards | Employee Referral Scheme | Life Assurance

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Inspector to join our night shift team within a leading aerospace manufacturing environment. This role is key to maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring components meet exacting specifications throughout the production process.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform quality and inspection checks on components at all manufacturing stages to meet customer and industry standards.
• Complete First Article Inspections (FAI) and produce accurate inspection reports.
• Support the Right-First-Time philosophy by identifying, analysing, and resolving quality issues.
• Assist with root cause analysis, 5Y investigations, and SPC data collection.
• Conduct and support internal audits in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 5001 standards.
• Manage calibration and maintenance of all inspection tools and measuring instruments.
• Support continuous improvement projects using lean tools such as 8D and Kaizen.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

Skills & Experience

• Background in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Skilled in using precision measuring tools including verniers, micrometers, bore micrometers, height gauges, and DTIs.
• Proven experience producing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Familiarity with machining, fabrications, and surface treatment processes.
• Experience working to ISO 9001 / ISO 5001 standards.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Desirable:

• CMM experience (training can be provided).
• Experience with FMEA, APQP, PPAP, and NADCAP processes.
• Knowledge of chemical and special processes.
• Previous internal auditing experience.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive pay with overtime opportunities.
• Long-term career growth in an established aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Free on-site parking and employee reward schemes.
• Supportive, safety-focused team culture.

Apply Now!

If you’re a skilled inspector with a keen eye for detail and a passion for precision, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join a team committed to engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Essex

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

29-10-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English