Quality Inspector
- Banbury, Oxfordshire
- Contract
- Full time
- £28 - £37 Per Hour
Job Description
A leading automotive manufacturing organisation is seeking a dedicated Quality Inspector to join its team on a contract basis. This role suits someone with strong auditing and paperwork discipline, who is also hands-on and able to support inspection work on the shop floor as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain an accurate and complete audit trail by reviewing and auditing quality documentation. Triage quality paperwork/issues, resolving straightforward matters and escalating more complex issues to Quality Engineering or Engineering. Support shop-floor inspection activities, providing verification and practical hands-on support. Conduct final inspection 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.
Job Requirements
Proven experience as a Quality Inspector within a manufacturing or engineering environment. Strong ability to read engineering drawings and work to defined standards and processes. Confident producing and maintaining high-quality documentation (audit details, reports, NCR write-ups). Practical and proactive approach; comfortable being visible on the shop floor and supporting inspection activities. Experience supporting containment activity (e.g., isolating suspect stock, assisting with sort/inspection activity, documenting outcomes, and supporting escalation/closure).
Desirable Skills
Knowledge of metrology and GD&T. Exposure to CMM inspection (beneficial, not essential).If you're an experienced Quality Inspector looking to progress and join a supportive team, we'd like to hear from you - please apply


