Production and Inspection Engineer
Location: Crewe
Contract: Until 27 th 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? Were working with a luxury automotive brand seeking a Production and 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 and 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 and 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 .