Precision Mechanical Quality Inspector | ISO 9001 Focus

Actio Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Long-term career progression

Health & Safety exposure

Job summary

Actio Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Quality Inspector for a permanent role in Oxfordshire. You will own quality control from incoming goods to final inspection, ensuring products meet customer and ISO 9001 standards in a precision engineering environment.

The role requires hands-on inspection, capability with engineering drawings, and experience with CMMs and a range of measuring instruments. Strong communication and continuous improvement mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or precision engineering quality role.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Experience handling NCRs and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and approve incoming materials and subcontract returns.
• Perform in-process inspection and verify first-off measurements.
• Maintain, calibrate and control inspection instruments.
• Record inspection results in quality systems.
• Raise, investigate and manage NCRs with corrective actions.
• Produce quality KPI reports for stakeholders.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers on quality matters.
• Support internal and supplier audits as required.
• Assist in maintaining ISO 9001 standards and continuous improvement.

Skills

Inspection skills

Engineering drawings

Measuring equipment

CMM (programmable)

ISO 9001 knowledge

NCRs root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Mechanical engineering background

Tools

Programmable CMM

Job description

Actio Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Quality Inspector for a permanent role in Oxfordshire. You will own quality control from incoming goods to final inspection, ensuring products meet customer and ISO 9001 standards in a precision engineering environment.

The role requires hands-on inspection, capability with engineering drawings, and experience with CMMs and a range of measuring instruments. Strong communication and continuous improvement mindset are essential.