Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full-time We are recruiting an experienced Quality Engineer to join a well-established precision engineering business in Abingdon. This position will provide quality engineering support across the operation, with a particular focus on manufacturing quality control, inspection, compliance and continuous improvement. The role will suit a hands-on Quality Engineer with a strong precision engineering background who is confident interpreting complex engineering drawings, selecting appropriate measurement techniques and working directly with customers, suppliers and manufacturing teams. Key responsibilities * Liaise with customers and suppliers regarding quality issues and technical requirements. * Support manufacturing teams, identifying and reporting quality shortfalls. * Interpret complex mechanical engineering drawings and determine appropriate inspection methods. * Produce accurate inspection reports and customer documentation packs. * Manage non-conformances and customer complaints using 8D, 5 Whys and other root-cause analysis techniques. * Create Quality Control Plans and customer-specific quality documentation. * Train operators in inspection techniques, equipment and quality procedures. * Prepare inspection equipment work instructions and inspection report templates. * Support the management and calibration of measurement and test equipment. * Compile final inspection trend analysis and quality reports. * Conduct internal system and process audits in line with the audit schedule. * Complete supplier audits and provide clear reports and recommendations. * Recommend improvements to inspection processes, quality techniques and equipment. * Ensure final inspections are completed within agreed timescales. Skills and experience required * A minimum of five years’ recent experience as a Quality Engineer or within a closely related quality function. * Experience within precision engineering, machining or a mechanical manufacturing environment. * Strong knowledge of inspection techniques and measurement equipment. * Ability to interpret complex mechanical engineering drawings. * Experience producing inspection reports and customer quality documentation. * Knowledge of non-conformance management and structured problem-solving methods. * Strong customer and supplier liaison skills. * Ability to train manufacturing employees in quality and inspection processes. * Good project management and communication skills. * Competent using Microsoft Office. Desirable experience * CMM programming experience. * PC-DMIS programming capability, ideally PC-DMIS Level 2. * Experience operating Hexagon CMM equipment with tactile and laser measuring heads. * Formal CMM programming certification. * ISO 9000 Auditor qualification. * Experience conducting supplier and internal process audits. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established engineering business in a varied, hands-on quality role with significant involvement across manufacturing, customers and the supply chain