Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Location: Oxfordshire

Contract: Full-time Permanent

Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 per annum

We're seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to play a key role in maintaining and improving quality standards across our clients' manufacturing operations. This is a hands-on, technically focused role, working closely with manufacturing, customers, and suppliers to ensure robust inspection, compliance, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Acting as the main quality interface with customers and suppliers, resolving quality issues effectively
• Supporting manufacturing teams by identifying quality shortfalls and driving corrective actions
• Training operators in inspection techniques, equipment use, and quality standards
• Managing and improving the measurement and test equipment (M&TE) calibration system
• Setting and controlling adjustable inspection equipment for production use
• Translating customer quality requirements into clear manufacturing and inspection documentation
• Creating and maintaining Quality Control Plans / LTQRs for customer projects
• Producing inspection reports, trend analysis, and quality performance data
• Managing non-conformances and customer complaints using structured problem-solving methods (8D, 5 Whys)
• Preparing and submitting customer quality documentation packs
• Carrying out system, process, and supplier audits, including reporting and recommendations
• Recommending and supporting improvements to inspection methods, quality processes, and equipment

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Minimum 5 years' recent experience as a Quality Engineer or in a closely related role
• Strong understanding of inspection techniques and quality assurance methods
• Ability to interpret complex mechanical engineering drawings and apply appropriate measurement methods
• Experience producing accurate inspection reports and quality documentation
• Strong communication skills with the ability to train and support operators
• Experience managing projects and liaising with customers and suppliers

Want to know more about this role? Contact Chris at TEC Partners