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