Overview
About The Role
Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters – our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. We have an opportunity for a mechanical inspector who is responsible for thoroughly inspecting mechanical components and production assemblies during the manufacturing process. You will ensure they meet quality standards, industry regulations, and company specifications by conducting visual checks, measurements, and tests, identifying defects, and documenting findings to maintain product quality and safety throughout production.
The Mechanical Inspector will be based at our Barnstaple site. This role does require being onsite 5 days a week.
The salary for this role is up to £30k, depending on experience.
What you’ll be doing
- Performing detailed inspections of mechanical parts and Documenting any defects or non-conformances found during inspection, raising non-conformance reports (NCRs), and collaborating with production teams to address quality issues.
- Maintaining detailed inspection records, documenting test results, and generating comprehensive inspection reports for review by quality management and engineering teams.
- Working closely with operators, technicians, and engineers to identify potential quality issues early on and implement corrective actions.
About our company
At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient.
We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.
We also supply high-integrity transport management software and systems, specifically developed for complex road and rail environments. Our multi-platform solutions enable and promote healthier, smarter cities while enhancing road and rail safety for all.
What we offer
At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so we’re always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have a look at the benefits we offer:
Work life balance
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
- 25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell
- Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
- Half day Fridays
- Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave
Family & wellbeing
- Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
- All Staff Bonus
- Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing Centre
- Sports & Social activities
- Employee Discounts portal – online and in-store discounts, travel savings
- Canada Life GP and financial advice
- Life assurance policy
- Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
- Development opportunities, including online learning
Facilities & resources
- Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
- Private seated lunch areas
- Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
- Onsite showers and toiletries provision
- Free onsite parking
The skills you need
- Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing processes
- Proficient in using inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and measuring equipment
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Knowledge of quality control methodologies and documentation practices
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify defects
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Relevant technical certifications or qualifications in mechanical inspection (depending on industry)
Join us and be part of something smaller – with 500 people in the UK and Canada – doing something bigger: protecting what matters.
If you’d like to know more, please give Ethan from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on 0333 041 4207. Or reach out to us on talentacquisition@sea.co.uk.
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