QA Inspector

Mazco Recruitment; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering company in Abingdon seeks a Quality Inspector to ensure high-quality components. The role involves inspecting products, maintaining equipment, writing procedures, and supporting production targets. Ideal candidates will have a strong attention to detail and experience with engineering drawings and metrology. This position offers a salary up to £32,000, day shifts with no weekend work, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Company pension

Holiday allowance

Ongoing training

Career development

Additional company perks

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Solid understanding of metrology and GD&T techniques.
• Skilled in hand measuring equipment and 3D scanning tools.

Responsibilities

• Inspect components according to specifications.
• Carry out verification of parts and tooling.
• Maintain and calibrate measuring equipment.
• Write and update compliance procedures.
• Complete and maintain traceability paperwork.
• Report quality issues to managers.
• Support production and delivery targets.
• Follow housekeeping standards.
• Carry out ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Understanding of metrology

Use of measuring equipment

3D scanning tools/software

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Job description

Mazco Recruitment are proud to be supporting a precision engineering business in Abingdon who are looking for a Quality Inspector to join their team on a day shift basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail and experience in inspection to join a company that takes pride in producing high-quality components.

What’s on offer

• Salary: Up to £32,000 per year (dependent on experience)
• Hours: Day shift (no nights or weekends)
• Benefits Package: Company pension, holiday allowance, ongoing training and career development, plus additional company perks

Responsibilities

• Inspect components in line with company processes and customer specifications
• Carry out structural and dimensional verification of parts and tooling
• Maintain and calibrate measuring equipment
• Write, monitor, and update procedures to ensure compliance across the business
• Complete and maintain accurate traceability paperwork
• Report quality issues and provide feedback to managers
• Support the team to meet production and delivery targets
• Uphold housekeeping standards and follow “clean as you go” practices
• Carry out any ad-hoc duties as required

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Solid understanding of metrology and GD&T techniques
• Skilled in the use of hand measuring equipment and 3D scanning tools/software
• Computer literate with standard software packages
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident communicator with a professional and approachable manner
• Calm under pressure with a proactive and motivated attitude
• Team player who leads by example and drives continuous improvement