Quality Inspector

Matchtech · Oxfordshire, England

Quality Inspector at Matchtech, based in Oxfordshire, England. This is a contract role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Oxfordshire, England
Contract
Contract
Posted
5 hours ago
Closes
5 Nov 2026
Sector
Quality Engineer

Reference 608235

About the role

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.

Reference: 608235 · Posted 5 hours ago · Closes 5 Nov 2026 · Listed via Matchtech

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