Quality Engineer
Location: Oxfordshire
Contract: Full-time Permanent
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
- Acting as the main quality interface with customers and suppliers, resolving quality issues effectively
- Supporting manufacturing teams by identifying quality shortfalls and driving corrective actions
- Training operators in inspection techniques, equipment use, and quality standards
- Managing and improving the measurement and test equipment (M&TE) calibration system
- Setting and controlling adjustable inspection equipment for production use
- Translating customer quality requirements into clear manufacturing and inspection documentation
- Creating and maintaining Quality Control Plans / LTQRs for customer projects
- Producing inspection reports, trend analysis, and quality performance data
- Managing non-conformances and customer complaints using structured problem-solving methods (8D, 5 Whys)
- Preparing and submitting customer quality documentation packs
- Carrying out system, process, and supplier audits, including reporting and recommendations
- Recommending and supporting improvements to inspection methods, quality processes, and equipment
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Minimum 5 years' recent experience as a Quality Engineer or in a closely related role
- Strong understanding of inspection techniques and quality assurance methods
- Ability to interpret complex mechanical engineering drawings and apply appropriate measurement methods
- Experience producing accurate inspection reports and quality documentation
- Strong communication skills with the ability to train and support operators
- Experience managing projects and liaising with customers and suppliers
Desirable
- CMM programming experience
- PC-DMIS Level 2 qualification
- ISO 9000 Auditor qualification
Want to know more about this role? Contact Chris at TEC Partners
