Mechanical Inspector

CV-LibraryMaidenhead, Royal Borough of Windsor and MaidenheadpermanentPosted: 8 May 2026
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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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