Quality Inspector

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

Mechanical Engineering Quality Inspector

Location: Oxfordshire

Salary: £21.00 per hour

Hours: 37 hours per week

Monday to Thursday: 8:00am to 4:30pm

Friday: 8:00am to 1:00pm

Flexible working available where operationally possible

Overtime opportunities available

Job Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Engineering Quality Inspector to join a growing precision engineering manufacturer.

Working within a high-quality manufacturing environment, you will take ownership of quality control activities from incoming goods inspection through to final inspection, ensuring products consistently meet customer and industry standards.

This is a hands-on role that would suit an individual with a strong engineering background, excellent inspection skills, and experience working within an ISO 9001 environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and approve incoming materials and subcontract returns.
• Carry out in-process inspection and validate first-off measurements.
• Maintain, calibrate and control measuring instruments and inspection equipment.
• Record and document inspection results using internal quality systems.
• Raise, investigate and manage NCRs, implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• Produce and present quality KPI reports.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers regarding quality matters.
• Support internal and supplier audits where required.
• Assist in maintaining and developing ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Promote continuous improvement throughout the business.

About You

• Previous experience in a Quality Inspector position within a manufacturing or precision engineering environment.
• A mechanical engineering background.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using a wide range of measuring and inspection equipment.
• Experience operating programmable CMM equipment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Experience dealing with NCRs, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive, continuous improvement mindset.

What's on Offer?

• £21.00 per hour
• 37-hour working week
• Early finish every Friday
• Flexible working arrangements where possible
• Regular overtime opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Potential progression into a Quality Management role
• Exposure to additional responsibilities including Health & Safety activities

If you're an experienced Quality Inspector looking for a long-term opportunity within a modern precision engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you.