Quality Inspector
CV-LibraryOxford, OxfordshirepermanentPosted: 18 September 2026
Apply NowMechanical 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
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* 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.
Apply today with your latest CV for immediate consideration
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
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* 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.
Apply today with your latest CV for immediate consideration