Quality Control Inspector

Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Quality Technician to join an Oxford-based Start-up delivering a disruptive new generation of analytical instruments that weigh molecules with light. This is a highly successful start-up who have already delivered to a global client base of over 50, and with their current product development pipeline have a bright and exciting future. The successful candidate will be joining a great company, backed with significant funding and a truly global ambition.If you have experience as a Quality Technician with a background in scientific instrumentation, complex electronics, or optical devices we want to hear from you!Job Title: Quality Inspector Location: Oxford, UKSalary: DOE + Benefits including (7% Pension, Private Health Insurance, 25 days leave, bonus)Role:As a Quality Inspector you will be responsible for ensuring components are tested in accordance with standard operating procedures and H&S requirements, to show they meet defined quality standards. You will help to develop rigorous quality control procedures in support of our quality operation.ResponsibilitiesInspection - To carry out inspection & testing of materials and components using a variety of processes/techniques in accordance with work instructions, drawings, specifications, and relevant quality procedures.Interpret - To accurately interpret component drawings and test procedures so that part numbers, drawing issues, product requirements and special process requirements can be correctly identified and applied.Reporting - To generate inspection reports/non-conformance reports in accordance with company quality policy.Record - To record all inspection and testing work in our systems.Handling - To handle materials carefully and comply with safety regulations so that components are not damaged, and accidents do not occur due to mishandling.Environment - To carry out work within clean rooms and controlled environments.Schedule - To complete work in accordance with required work schedules so that productivity can be maintained at the highest level.Personnel - To liaise with internal personnel, Quality Technicians and Quality EngineersNon-conformance - Management of non-conforming components and assemblies ready for disposition.Calibration - Supporting the administration of calibration management system.Support - To support the Quality Department and Manager in any other relevant quality tasks including but not limited to internal audits, preparation of procedures or assisting with investigations.About you:Bachelors degree in science, engineering.Good standard of written English & MathematicsExperience of using inspection tools such as Verniers and Micrometers.Experience of using visual inspection equipment.Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.Experience of using a Coordinate Measuring Machine such as Keyence.Basic computer skills such as Microsoft word and Excel.

Created: 2025-07-03