QA Inspector

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group; Witney; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced QA Inspector to join the Quality Team in Witney. You will inspect incoming materials, monitor production quality and ensure products meet engineering specifications and required standards.

You will perform Goods-In inspections, identify non-conforming materials, read engineering drawings and manage calibration activities for inspection equipment. A meticulous approach and knowledge of ISO standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a quality inspection or manufacturing environment.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment, including callipers, bore micrometres, height gauges and pin gauges.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Previous calibration management experience.
• Knowledge of quality procedures and ISO standards.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Goods-In inspections against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Identify non-conforming materials and complete NCR documentation.
• Conduct quality inspections across production, manufacturing and assembly.
• Prepare product certification packs and maintain accurate quality records.
• Manage calibration activities for inspection and measurement equipment.
• Produce calibration reports and coordinate external calibration services.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S and Lean.
• Assist with maintaining audit readiness and compliance with quality procedures.

Skills

Quality inspection

Engineering drawings

Calibration management

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Tools

Calipers

Bore micrometers

Height gauges

Pin gauges

SAP/ERP (Desirable)

CMM / Shadowgraph (Desirable)

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced QA Inspector to join an established engineering and manufacturing business based in Witney. Working within the Quality Team, you will be responsible for inspecting incoming materials, monitoring production quality and ensuring products meet engineering specifications and required standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out Goods-In inspections against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Identify non-conforming materials and complete NCR documentation.
• Conduct quality inspections across production, manufacturing and assembly.
• Prepare product certification packs and maintain accurate quality records.
• Manage calibration activities for inspection and measurement equipment.
• Produce calibration reports and coordinate external calibration services.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S and Lean.
• Assist with maintaining audit readiness and compliance with quality procedures.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a quality inspection or manufacturing environment.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment, including callipers, bore micrometres, height gauges and pin gauges.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Previous calibration management experience.
• Knowledge of quality procedures and ISO standards.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Desirable:

• SAP/ERP experience, CMM, Shadowgraph or other inspection equipment experience, knowledge of hydraulic products and a full UK driving licence.

If you have a background in engineering inspection, manufacturing quality or calibration and are looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

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