Mechanical Inspector

Title: Mechanical Inspector

Location: Worcester

25 Days Plus Bank Holidays. Bank Holidays **Pension, Company Benefits and 36.75 hour week (Mon-Thurs - 08:00am-16:30pm Fri 0800am-12:45pm)**

Froude Ltd, a manufacturer of highly-engineered engine testing products, is seeking an Mechanical Inspector. The successful applicant will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, and aspires to learn, grow and be a positive influence in a small and growing team.

We design, develop and manufacture engine dynamometer products and systems. Our customers include Ford, GM, Rolls Royce, Volkswagen, Siemens, GE, Pratt & Whitney, and a variety of other major US and international companies. Froude is headquartered in Novi, Michigan and we have a manufacturing centre in Worcester, United Kingdom.

**Purpose of Job**

**The Inspector reports administratively and functionally to the Operations Manager and Lead Fitter. The inspector is responsible for the inspection of incoming materials and in process assemblies consisting mainly of machined parts, fabrications and castings.**

**The inspector will be an integral part of the Production team working closely with the stores and Production Controllers ensuring parts are processed and inspected prior to assembly.**

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**
- Using CMM, Faro Arm, Mitutoyo Height Gauge as well as conventional inspection equipment.
- Complete and process inspection reports.
- Create Non-Conformance reports where necessary.
- Communicate daily with Operations Manager / Lead fitter to prioritise workload.
- Use internal software system to reject / accept components.

**General Statement**

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and you may be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by changing roles and the overall business objectives of Froude Limited

**Knowledge, Experience and Skills**
- A manufacturing / engineering background with at least 5 years post apprenticeship experience in a precision inspection role.
- Relevant engineering qualification and / or apprenticeship
- Proficient in reading complex machining drawings.
- Experience in inspection of precision ground components would be advantageous.
- Knowledge of high-speed rotating equipment would also be an advantage.
- Basic IT skills required in Microsoft Word and Excel

**Job Relationships**

**Responsible to**: Operations Manager

**Liaison with**: Lead Fitter / Production Controller / Engineering Dept

**Personal Attributes**
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Self-Motivated
- Good technical communication skills
- Ability to work alone or part of a team.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £25,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Worcester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location