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ROLE: Quality Engineer
LOCATION: Oxford, UK
SALARY: £40,000 £55,000 per annum
Overview
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join a precision engineering and manufacturing business based in Oxford. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring product conformity, process compliance, and continuous improvement across production, inspection, and supplier quality activities. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong technical knowledge, effective communication, and a proactive approach to maintaining world‑class quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as a key liaison between customers, suppliers, and internal teams on all quality-related matters.
* Conduct internal, supplier, and system audits, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and customer‑specific requirements.
* Manage non‑conformances, customer complaints, and root cause investigations using structured methods such as 8D and 5 Whys.
* Lead operator training in inspection techniques, measurement methods, and equipment usage, including preparation of work instructions.
* Oversee the management and calibration of measurement and test equipment, ensuring traceability and accuracy.
* Review complex engineering drawings to define appropriate inspection and measurement strategies.
* Prepare and maintain inspection and test documentation, reports, and quality control plans.
* Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance inspection processes, equipment capability, and data analysis.
* Participate in project meetings, providing quality input during design, manufacturing, and validation phases.
* Conduct supplier audits and performance reviews, providing feedback and improvement recommendations.
Skills & Experience
* Minimum of five years experience in a Quality Engineering or equivalent role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and general PC-based systems.
* Strong understanding of inspection methods and measurement techniques, including interpretation of complex mechanical drawings.
* Proven ability to train and coach employees in quality and inspection-related topics.
* Effective project management and communication skills, with experience liaising directly with customers and suppliers.
* Completed Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
* Experience with CMM programming (ideally PC‑DMIS), supported by formal certification.
* Familiarity with Hexagon or equivalent CMM systems using tactile and laser probes.
* Recognised ISO 9001/9000 Auditor qualification.
* Strong background in data-driven analysis and quality reporting.
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