Production and Inspection Engineer

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.