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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.
Preferred:
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.
If this role is of interest please apply or email
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