Mechanical Inspector

Mechanical Inspector

Location:

Near Maidenhead (commutable from Reading, Slough, High Wycombe, Bracknell)

Salary: £34,000 - £37,000 + Overtime + Benefits

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Type:
Permanent

Start Date:

ASAP

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected engineering and manufacturing business producing precision‑engineered components for high‑performance industries.

You'll be working in a modern manufacturing environment where quality, precision, and continuous improvement are genuinely valued. The role offers a varied workload across incoming, in‑process, and final inspection activities, supporting the production of complex, high‑specification engineered products.

If you enjoy hands‑on inspection work, working to tight tolerances, and being part of a collaborative engineering team — this role is definitely worth a look.

• Perform incoming, in‑process, and final inspections
• Carry out dimensional and visual inspections of precision components
• Use measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and CMMs
• Inspect parts against engineering drawings and specifications
• Complete inspection reports, NCRs, and quality documentation
• Identify and manage non‑conforming products
• Maintain traceability and inspection records
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions
• Assist with ISO
  9001 / AS9100 quality compliance activities
• Communicate quality issues with production and engineering teams
• Participate in continuous improvement and Lean initiatives

• Previous Quality Inspection experience within engineering or manufacturing
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Experienced using precision measuring equipment
• Strong understanding of inspection and quality processes
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and reporting skills
• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting

• Experience in aerospace, motor sport, or precision engineering environments
• CMM operation or programming experience
• Knowledge of ISO
  9001 / AS9100 standards
• Experience producing FAIRs to AS9102 standards
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma
• Exposure to NDT methods (e.g. MPI, Nital Etch)