Quality Engineer

Location: Shippon

Quality Engineer

Location:

Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Salary:
Up to £55,000 per annum

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

We are recruiting an experienced Quality Engineer to join a well-established precision engineering business in Abingdon. This position will provide quality engineering support across the operation, with a particular focus on manufacturing quality control, inspection, compliance and continuous improvement.

The role will suit a hands-on Quality Engineer with a strong precision engineering background who is confident interpreting complex engineering drawings, selecting appropriate measurement techniques and working directly with customers, suppliers and manufacturing teams.

Key responsibilities

* Liaise with customers and suppliers regarding quality issues and technical requirements.

* Support manufacturing teams, identifying and reporting quality shortfalls.

* Interpret complex mechanical engineering drawings and determine appropriate inspection methods.

* Produce accurate inspection reports and customer documentation packs.

* Manage non-conformances and customer complaints using 8D, 5 Whys and other root-cause analysis techniques.

* Create Quality Control Plans and customer-specific quality documentation.

* Train operators in inspection techniques, equipment and quality procedures.

* Prepare inspection equipment work instructions and inspection report templates.

* Support the management and calibration of measurement and test equipment.

* Compile final inspection trend analysis and quality reports.

* Conduct internal system and process audits in line with the audit schedule.

* Complete supplier audits and provide clear reports and recommendations.

* Recommend improvements to inspection processes, quality techniques and equipment.

* Ensure final inspections are completed within agreed timescales.

Skills and experience required

* A minimum of five years’ recent experience as a Quality Engineer or within a closely related quality function.

* Experience with in precision engineering, machining or a mechanical manufacturing environment.

* Strong knowledge of inspection techniques and measurement equipment.

* Ability to interpret complex mechanical engineering drawings.

* Experience producing inspection reports and customer quality documentation.

* Knowledge of non-conformance management and structured problem-solving methods.

* Strong customer and supplier liaison skills.

* Ability to train manufacturing employees in quality and inspection processes.

* Good project management and communication skills.

* Competent using Microsoft Office.

Desirable experience

* CMM programming experience.

* PC-DMIS programming capability, ideally PC-DMIS Level 2.

* Experience operating Hexagon CMM equipment with tactile and laser measuring heads.

* Formal CMM programming certification.

* ISO 9000 Auditor qualification.

* Experience conducting supplier and internal process audits.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established engineering business in a varied, hands-on quality role with significant involvement across manufacturing, customers and the supply chain