Quality Engineer (mechanical / precision engineering)
Location: South East – Permanent (Reference ABJ7649)
Salary: c£up to 55k p.a.
Principal Accountabilities:
* Liaising with customers and suppliers on quality related issues.
* Manufacturing liaison and reporting shortfalls to manufacturing supervision.
* Training operators in all aspects of inspection techniques and equipment, including the preparation of inspection equipment work instructions.
* Assisting in effective management of the entire measurement and test equipment / calibration system.
* Setting adjustable M&TE for use by manufacturing operators.
* Recommending and pursuing (when sanctioned) improvements to both inspection and quality techniques and equipment.
* Translating customer quality requirements into detailed manufacturing instructions.
* Compiling routine final inspection trend analysis and reports.
* Compilation of inspection report blanks.
* Managing non‑conformances and customer complaints through 8Ds/5Whys.
* Compilation and submission of various customer documentation packs.
* System and process audits up to completion as scheduled.
* Supplier audits including reporting and recommendations.
* Customer & supplier liaison on specific quality issues.
* Creation of Quality Control Plans/LTQRS on specific customer projects.
Qualifications & Experience:
* HNC/HND, degree‑level or equivalent mechanical engineering education, apprenticeship or similar.
* Recent commercial experience in a quality engineering or equivalent technical role.
* Mechanical training with solid understanding of inspection techniques and the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and determine appropriate measuring techniques.
* Ability to produce credible inspection and associated reports.
Preferred:
* Good knowledge of programming CMMs, supported by a certificate of competence in CMM programming issued by the manufacturer or agent; PC‑DMIS programming ability.
* PC‑DMIS Level 2.
* CMM: Hexagon S Chrome with tactile & laser heads.
* ISO 9000 auditor qualification.
* Experience managing non‑conformances, calibration systems and supporting audits (internal and supplier).
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfortable training others in inspection or quality‑related processes.
Benefits: Salary c£up to 55k p.a.; Holidays: 23 days + 8 Bank Holidays; Pension: 4% matched scheme (after probation 3 months).
To Apply, please contact Alison Basson (ABJ7649) by phone at 0203 9093782 or 07814547440, or reply via email, entering the job title and reference code in the subject line.
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