Quality Inspector

M-Sport UK; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport engineering company in Cockermouth seeks a meticulous Quality Inspector to ensure components meet world-class competition standards. The role involves performing dimensional inspections, interpreting engineering drawings, and using inspection tools. Ideal candidates should have experience in quality inspection, be organized, and possess strong communication skills. The position offers a unique work environment near the Lake District with benefits like life assurance, a flexible working day, and discounted gym memberships.

Benefits

Life assurance

Flexible working day

Company contributed pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Discount reward scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Company healthcare plan

Long service awards

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude.
• Experience in quality inspection or precision engineering.
• Strong knowledge of quality requirements in motorsport/automotive.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and visual inspections of mechanical components.
• Interpret and work from detailed engineering drawings.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate records.
• Liaise with teams to resolve quality issues.

Skills

Understanding of high-performance manufacturing standards

Hands-on experience with CMM and conventional inspection equipment

Ability to read engineering drawings

Organizational skills with attention to detail

Strong MS Office skills

Multitasking and prioritizing under pressure

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Verniers

Micrometres

Gauges

CMM equipment

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re now looking to expand our Quality Control Department with the addition of a meticulous and dedicated Quality Inspector. This is a key role in ensuring that the components and assemblies we produce and procure meet the exacting standards demanded by world‑class competition.

As a Quality Inspector, you will be responsible for carrying out detailed inspections of precision‑engineered components and assemblies, ensuring every part meets strict technical and quality requirements before being fitted to our competition cars or shipped to customers all over the world.

THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Perform dimensional and visual inspections of mechanical components.
• Interpret and work from detailed engineering drawings, CAD data, and technical documentation.
• Use a range of inspection tools, including verniers, micrometres, gauges, and CMM equipment (manual or automated).
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate records for traceability and compliance.
• Liaise with engineering, fabrication, and assembly teams to resolve quality issues quickly and effectively.
• Identifying defects, logging and reporting these, and resolving them with suppliers.
• Inspecting certificates from suppliers, auditing trails, and confirming certificates are correct.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a self‑motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude. The ideal candidate will be:

• Understanding of high‑performance manufacturing standards and tolerances.
• Hands‑on experience with CMM (ideally both manual and programmable) and conventional inspection equipment.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail.
• Computer literate with strong MS Office skills.
• Skilled in multitasking and prioritising workloads under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for problem solving.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in a quality inspection or precision engineering role, ideally within motorsport or automotive.

WHY US

Operating a flourishing global motorsport business with state‑of‑the‑art facilities at home and winning performances around the globe, M‑Sport UK provide the engineering expertise behind an award‑winning range of competition cars and has become an industry leader with success across some of the industry’s most acclaimed motorsport series.

The drive to deliver championship‑winning machinery is what excites and strengthens our technical team; and our highly skilled team of Technicians and Engineers work closely through each phase of development to deliver maximum performance on the world stage.

We love what we do, and passion drives our success.

WHAT WE OFFER

Situated on the edge of the English Lake District National Park, M‑Sport UK is unique in offering the fast‑paced, high‑octane, adrenaline‑fuelled action expected from a career in International Motorsport mere minutes from the tranquillity of the Lakeland fells and all they have to offer in terms of recreation and wellbeing.

We also offer a range of employee benefits including: life assurance, a flexible working day, company contributed pension scheme, discounted gym membership, discount reward scheme, cycle to work scheme, company healthcare plan, long service awards, and an employee assistance programme. As well as a dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities.

Closing Date: Friday 16th January

Job Reference: WQC251215