CNC Production Quality Engineer (4‑Day Week)

Precision Talent Network Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Private pension plan

Life assurance

Paid medical appointments

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Precision Talent Network is recruiting a hands-on Production Quality Engineer for a busy CNC machine shop in York. You will work closely with machinists, inspectors and production engineers to maintain quality standards and drive continuous improvement.

The role suits someone with experience in precision manufacturing, GD&T, and first-off/in-process/final inspections, collaborating to resolve manufacturing issues. Four-day week and attractive benefits package on offer.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Quality Engineering, Production Quality or Mechanical Inspection within precision manufacturing.
• Experience with CNC milling/turning processes, tolerances and tooling.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T and surface finish requirements.
• Experience with precision measuring equipment, inspection techniques and quality documentation.
• Knowledge of first-off, in-process and final inspection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support CNC machine shop production, identifying and resolving quality issues to minimise disruption.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerances and customer specifications.
• Develop and maintain inspection plans, including first-off, in-process and final inspection requirements.
• Investigate non-conformances, scrap, rework and manufacturing defects using root cause analysis techniques.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve manufacturing quality and reduce recurring issues.
• Work closely with CNC Setters, Operators and Engineers to improve machining processes and quality performance.
• Monitor quality KPIs, maintain documentation and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality engineering

GD&T interpretation

Root cause analysis

Inspection techniques

Machining knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Precision Talent Network is recruiting a hands-on Production Quality Engineer for a busy CNC machine shop in York. You will work closely with machinists, inspectors and production engineers to maintain quality standards and drive continuous improvement.

The role suits someone with experience in precision manufacturing, GD&T, and first-off/in-process/final inspections, collaborating to resolve manufacturing issues. Four-day week and attractive benefits package on offer.