Mechanical Inspector - Precision Engineering

📍 Location: Cambridgeshire
💷 Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 (DOE) + Overtime + Benefits
🕓 Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you a detail-driven Mechanical Inspector with a passion for precision engineering?
We're working with a leading UK-based manufacturer to find an experienced Mechanical Inspector to join their high-performing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on complex, high-tolerance components for automotive, motorsport, and aerospace applications.

🔧 The Role

You'll be responsible for the inspection of precision machined components, ensuring they meet strict quality standards and customer specifications. This includes:

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Performing First Off, in-process, and final inspection using a variety of manual measurement tools

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Interpreting and working from detailed engineering drawings

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Supporting FAIR, ISIR, and PPAP processes

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Working closely with production and quality teams to resolve issues and improve processes

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Contributing to continuous improvement of quality standards and practices

✅ What You'll Need

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Proven experience in a similar inspection or quality assurance role within a precision engineering or CNC environment

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Proficient in using manual measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, height gauges, etc.)

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Strong understanding of engineering drawings and tolerances (GD&T knowledge is a plus)

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Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ideally IATF 16949 standards

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Experience with PPAP, ISIR or FAIR reports is advantageous

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A methodical mindset, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or within a team

🎯 The Offer

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Competitive salary based on experience

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Overtime opportunities

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32 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

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Company pension

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Modern manufacturing facilities

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A supportive and quality-focused working environment

This is your chance to be part of a respected engineering team where your skills will make a real impact. Whether you're already in an inspection role or looking to step up into one, we'd love to hear from you.

📩 Apply now to take the next step in your quality engineering career