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
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Inspect and approve incoming materials and subcontract returns.
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Carry out in-process inspection and validate first-off measurements.
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Maintain, calibrate and control measuring instruments and inspection equipment.
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Record and document inspection results using internal quality systems.
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Raise, investigate and manage NCRs, implementing corrective and preventative actions.
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Produce and present quality KPI reports.
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Liaise with customers and suppliers regarding quality matters.
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Support internal and supplier audits where required.
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Assist in maintaining and developing ISO 9001 quality standards.
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Promote continuous improvement throughout the business.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
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Previous experience in a Quality Inspector position within a manufacturing or precision engineering environment.
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A mechanical engineering background.
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Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
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Experience using a wide range of measuring and inspection equipment.
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Experience operating programmable CMM equipment.
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Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems.
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Experience dealing with NCRs, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
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Excellent communication and organisational skills.
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A proactive, continuous improvement mindset.
What's on Offer?
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£21.00 per hour
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37-hour working week
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Early finish every Friday
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Flexible working arrangements where possible
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Regular overtime opportunities
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Company pension scheme
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Long-term career progression opportunities
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Potential progression into a Quality Management role
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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.
Apply today with your latest CV for immediate consideration
