Quality Inspector

Our client is seeking a dedicated Quality Inspector to join their automotive manufacturing team in Banbury on a contract basis. This role is ideally suited for an individual with strong auditing and paperwork discipline, who is also hands-on and supports inspection work on the shop floor as needed. This opportunity offers the chance to grow towards Quality Engineering, particularly in documentation quality, triage, and stakeholder liaison.

• Maintain an accurate and complete audit trail, reviewing and auditing quality documentation.
• Triage quality paperwork/issues, identifying straightforward matters and escalating more complex issues to Quality Engineering or Engineering.
• Support shop-floor inspection activities, assisting with verification and practical hands-on support.
• Conduct final inspection activities to ensure parts meet drawings/specifications prior to release.
• Raise and document non-conformances (NCRs) with clear written detail and strong traceability.
• Communicate inspection outcomes and quality concerns clearly to production and engineering stakeholders.

• Proven experience as a Quality Inspector in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong ability to read engineering drawings and work to defined standards and processes.
• Proficient in producing and maintaining high-quality documentation, including audit details, reports, and NCR write-ups.
• Practical and proactive attitude, comfortable being visible on the shop floor and supporting inspection activities.

• Knowledge of metrology and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Exposure to Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), though not required.

If you are an experienced Quality Inspector looking for your next contract, apply today.