Job Description
Quality Engineer
Salary: £45,000–£50,000 per annum
Location: Near Abingdon
Hours: Full-time, permanent
Start: ASAP
Holidays: 23 days + 8 Bank Holidays
Pension: 4% matched pension scheme
Join a long-established engineering business renowned for its excellence in aerospace and subcontract machining. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving quality standards across complex, high-precision mechanical components.
Syntech Recruitment are supporting a precision engineering manufacturer near Abingdon in their search for a skilled Quality Engineer to join their growing team on a permanent basis.
Why join this team?
* Work with cutting-edge machining and inspection equipment.
* Be part of a company with a strong reputation for technical excellence.
* Opportunity to train others, contribute to audits, and improve quality systems.
* Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an immediate start available.
Quality Engineer Responsibilities:
* Liaise with customers and suppliers on quality-related matters.
* Support manufacturing by identifying and reporting quality shortfalls.
* Train operators in inspection techniques and equipment use.
* Manage measurement and test equipment calibration systems.
* Produce inspection reports, trend analyses, and quality documentation packs.
* Lead non-conformance and customer complaint investigations using 8D/5Why methodologies.
* Conduct internal and supplier audits, driving process improvements.
* Translate customer quality requirements into detailed manufacturing instructions.
* Create Quality Control Plans and LTQRS for specific customer projects.
Quality Engineer Profile:
* At least 5 years' experience in a Quality Engineering or similar technical role.
* A Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent technical background.
* Strong understanding of inspection techniques and the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.
* Experience with non-conformance management, calibration systems, and audits.
* Excellent communication and documentation skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and confidence in training others.
* Knowledge of CMMs (PC-DMIS) is a distinct advantage but not essential.
How to apply:
If you're ready to bring your precision manufacturing experience to a high-performing engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you.