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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