Mechanical Inspector

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly production bonus

24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Private medical insurance after 6month

Healthcare cash plan

Company pension

Death in Service benefit

Free on-site gym

Free weekly fitness classes

Cycle to Work scheme

Free on-site parking with EV charging

Ongoing training and career growth

Job summary

Syntech Recruitment Ltd is supporting a precision engineering business in Woking seeking a Mechanical Inspector to join their quality team. The role involves various inspections including incoming, in-process, and final inspection of machined components.

You will work with advanced metrology equipment like CMM and ensure compliance with high-quality standards. The position offers a competitive salary, a monthly bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance and

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience as a Mechanical Inspector within manufacturing.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of GD&T.
• Experience using manual inspection equipment including micrometers, verniers, height gauges, DTIs and bore gauges.
• Previous CMM programming and operating experience.
• Experience completing FAIR documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting incoming machined, fabricated and purchased components.
• Carrying out first-off, in-process and final inspection of precision parts and assemblies.
• Performing dimensional, visual and functional inspections.
• Producing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Completing inspection reports, quality documentation and control plans.
• Supporting supplier quality investigations and first shipment inspections.
• Raising and documenting non-conformances.
• Assisting with root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintaining accurate inspection records within the ERP system.
• Ensuring measuring equipment is correctly maintained and used.
• Working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality issues.

Skills

Mechanical Inspection

Engineering Drawings

GD&T

Manual Inspection Equipment

CMM Programming

FAIR Documentation

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Precision Engineering

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Height Gauges

DTIs

Bore Gauges

Job description

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm (40 hours per week) with flexible start and finish times Bonus: Monthly production bonus + overtime opportunities Duration: Permanent Syntech Recruitment are proud to be supporting a well-established precision engineering and manufacturing business in their search for an experienced Mechanical Inspector to join their quality team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Inspector who enjoys working in a varied role covering incoming inspection, first-off inspection, in-process inspection and final inspection of precision machined components and complex assemblies. You'll be working in a modern manufacturing environment using a wide range of metrology equipment, including CMM, while supporting continuous improvement and maintaining the highest quality standards.

What's in it for you?

• Starting salary of £40,000-£45,000 depending on experience

• Monthly production bonus

• Monday-Friday days with flexible working hours

• 24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

• Private medical insurance after probation

• Healthcare cash plan

• Company pension

• Death in Service benefit

• Free on-site gym

• Free weekly fitness classes

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Free on-site parking with EV charging

• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

What you'll be doing:

• Inspecting incoming machined, fabricated and purchased components

• Carrying out first-off, in-process and final inspection of precision parts and assemblies

• Performing dimensional, visual and functional inspections

• Pr

• Producing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs)

• Completing inspection reports, quality documentation and control plans

• Supporting supplier quality investigations and first shipment inspections

• Raising and documenting non-conformances

• Assisting with root cause investigations and corrective actions

• Maintaining accurate inspection records within the ERP system

• Ensuring measuring equipment is correctly maintained and used

• Working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality issues

What we're looking for:

• At least 3 years' experience as a Mechanical Inspector within manufacturing

• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

• Good understanding of GD&T

• Experience using manual inspection equipment including micrometers, verniers, height gauges, DTIs and bore gauges

• Previous CMM programming and operating experience

• Experience completing FAIR documentation

• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills

• Precision engineering or low-volume manufacturing experience would be advantageous

• Aberlink CMM experience would be beneficial but not essential

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected engineering manufacturer offering long-term stability, genuine career development and the chance to work on high-quality precision engineered products within a supportive and modern environment.