Mechanical Inspector

Role overview

Workplace and department

• The position is based in Chennai.
• The role sits within Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Quality, and Assembly functions.
• Work location is in person.

Inspection responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of machined and fabricated parts, weldments, and subsystem assemblies.
• Use engineering drawings and GD&T for dimensional checks with precision instruments.
• Inspect surface finish, flatness, hole alignment, concentricity, runout, and thread parameters.
• Verify welding quality, material conformance, and structural integrity.
• Check assembly fitment, alignment, movement clearances, and fastener torques.

Quality documentation and collaboration

• Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming items.
• Generate inspection reports and NCRs and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Work with production and design teams to resolve quality issues in real time.
• Maintain inspection tools, calibration records, and quality documentation.
• Follow ISO standards, safety norms, and company quality policies.

Required qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Degree holders are stated to require at least 5 years of overall experience, while diploma holders are stated to require 7 or more years.
• The role also states 3–6 years of hands-on experience inspecting machined, fabricated, and assembled mechanical parts.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, surface finish specifications, welding standards, and assembly techniques.
• Proficiency with micrometers, vernier calipers, height gauges, surface testers, and bore gauges.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.

Preferred skills and certifications

• NDT Level I/II certification, including ASNT VPT, MPT, or UT, is a plus.
• Experience with manual or CNC CMM and digital inspection tools is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of NDT, welding symbols, and ASME, AWS, or IS fabrication standards is preferred.
• Exposure to ERP or QMS systems for inspection tracking and reporting is preferred.
• Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma principles is a plus.

Compensation

• Pay is ₹300,000–₹600,000 per year.