Details:
- Salary: £26 - 41 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Oxford
- Date: 22 hours ago
Description:
Quality Inspector – Formula 1
Hourly Rate: £26 - £41 (Umbrella)
Location: Oxford
Industry: Formula 1 | Motorsport
Department: Quality Control – Inspection
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an experienced Quality Inspector to join a leading motorsport engineering operation, supporting the inspection and quality control of precision-engineered metallic and composite components.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong engineering background and a keen eye for detail to work in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment where quality, accuracy and traceability are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Inspect metallic and composite components against engineering drawings, GD&T requirements and technical specifications.
Carry out dimensional inspections using CMMs, 6- and 7-axis measurement arms, bench tools and other inspection equipment.
Create, edit and maintain CMM inspection programmes, both online and offline.
Provide first-off inspection support to manufacturing teams.
Verify material and treatment documentation against technical specifications and manufacturing requirements.
Identify, document and report non-conformances accurately using company systems.
Maintain part traceability, including part marking and life-part identification in accordance with drawings and procedures.
Record inspection results, part tracking information and job completion details.
Manage inspection documentation, ensuring accurate filing of physical and electronic records.
Work closely with Quality Assurance, Design Engineering, Manufacturing and Project Delivery teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
Essential Skills & Experience:
Strong engineering background with the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.
Practical understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Experience reading technical specifications and accurately recording inspection results.
Good working knowledge of CMMs, measurement arms and traditional inspection equipment.
Experience creating or editing CMM inspection programmes.
CMM work or using Hexagon scanning arms with PolyWorks software.
Understanding of part marking, traceability and quality documentation.
Experience using laser part-marking and printing equipment would be beneficial.
Interested? Apply today to find out more about this opportunity