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Production & Inspection Engineer
Location: Crewe
Contract: Until 27th March 2026 (Potential extension)
Hours: 35 per week
Outside IR35
Driving Licence: Essential
Are you a detail-driven quality professional with a background in automotive product inspection? Do you thrive in a hands-on environment where craftsmanship meets cutting-edge innovation? We’re working with a luxury automotive brand seeking a Production & Inspection Engineer to join their elite bespoke division.
This role plays a vital part in ensuring the delivery of world-class, tailor-made vehicles—focusing on inspection, auditing, and quality assurance throughout production, from concept through to completion.
As the Production & Inspection Engineer you will be:
Leading quality audits across multiple bespoke vehicle models and managing issue resolution processes.
Coordinating inspection activities and providing expert guidance to design and engineering teams.
Attending design reviews to influence standards and ensure production feasibility.
Performing inspections on components, assemblies, and complete vehicles—both in-house and at UK/EU supplier sites.
Ensuring feedback loops and reporting are maintained to continuously drive improvements.
Planning and Coordination of the production quality processes inspection and reporting.
Acting as deputy to the Quality Technical Manager and presenting findings to senior stakeholders.
Address Audit complaints by influencing design reviews for new / replacement products and continual improvement
Control reporting systems for data generated by Audit and responsible for standard reporting to
Attend and present at senior meetings for audit results and key measures
Experience needed:
Solid experience in product inspection within automotive—ideally paint, trim, or final assembly.
Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and apply quality standards consistently.
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across departments.
High attention to detail, particularly in cosmetic and dimensional inspection.
Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK/EU for supplier audits.
Full UK driving licence essential (advanced driving certification is a plus).
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented Production & Inspection Engineer looking to take on challenging projects in the automotive sector. If you meet the criteria outlined in this job spec, we encourage you to apply
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