Quality Engineer
Location: Oxfordshire
Contract: Full-time Permanent
Salary: £40, - £50, 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
1. Acting as the main quality interface with customers and suppliers, resolving quality issues effectively
2. Supporting manufacturing teams by identifying quality shortfalls and driving corrective actions
3. Training operators in inspection techniques, equipment use, and quality standards
4. Managing and improving the measurement and test equipment (M&TE) calibration system
5. Setting and controlling adjustable inspection equipment for production use
6. Translating customer quality requirements into clear manufacturing and inspection documentation
7. Creating and maintaining Quality Control Plans / LTQRs for customer projects
8. Producing inspection reports, trend analysis, and quality performance data
9. Managing non-conformances and customer complaints using structured problem-solving methods (8D, 5 Whys)
10. Preparing and submitting customer quality documentation packs
11. Carrying out system, process, and supplier audits, including reporting and recommendations
12. Recommending and supporting improvements to inspection methods, quality processes, and equipment
What We're Looking For
Essential
13. Minimum 5 years' recent experience as a Quality Engineer or in a closely related role
14. Strong understanding of inspection techniques and quality assurance methods
15. Ability to interpret complex mechanical engineering drawings and apply appropriate measurement methods
16. Experience producing accurate inspection reports and quality documentation
17. Strong communication skills with the ability to train and support operators
18. Experience managing projects and liaising with customers and suppliers
Want to know more about this role? Contact Chris at TEC Partners