QA Inspector

QA Inspector

Location: Oxfordshire
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 5:00pm | Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm (37.5 hours per week)

We're looking for a detail-focused QA Inspector to join our Quality team. This is a hands-on role supporting quality assurance activities across goods-in inspection, manufacturing, and production, helping to ensure products meet both customer and company quality standards.

What you'll be doing

• Inspect incoming materials and components against engineering drawings, specifications, and certification requirements.
• Raise and support non-conformance reports (NCRs) when quality issues are identified.
• Carry out regular quality inspections throughout production and assembly areas.
• Prepare quality and certification documentation for finished products.
• Coordinate and maintain the calibration of measuring equipment, including arranging external calibration services and completing in-house calibrations.
• Keep quality records up to date and support internal and external audits.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects, including 5S and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Assist with other quality-related duties as required.

What we're looking for

Essential

• Previous experience in a quality inspection or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using inspection and measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other precision measuring tools.
• Experience with calibration processes and maintaining calibration records.
• Good administration and computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Knowledge of CMM, shadowgraph, surface testing, or other advanced inspection equipment.
• Understanding of hydraulic products or engineering components.
• Full UK driving licence.

What you'll bring

• A proactive and organised approach.
• Good understanding of quality standards and inspection processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• The ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.