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.

Quality Inspector Duties

• 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 ISO9001 / AS9100 quality compliance activities
• Communicate quality issues with production and engineering teams
• Participate in continuous improvement and Lean initiatives

What they’re looking for

Essential:

• 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

Desirable:

• Experience in aerospace, motorsport, or precision engineering environments
• CMM operation or programming experience
• Knowledge of ISO9001 / AS9100 standards
• Experience producing FAIRs to AS9102 standards
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma
• Exposure to NDT methods (e.g. MPI, Nital Etch)

Interested?

Apply now and one of our talented team at Syntech Recruitment will be in touch.

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