Junior Quality Engineer - Graduate

Nicholas Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and manufacturing firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Junior Quality Assurance Engineer to join their team. This entry-level role is suited for graduates or early-career professionals passionate about engineering, manufacturing, and quality systems. Responsibilities include acting as a quality contact, maintaining quality systems, producing Gemba statistics, and participating in continuous improvement exercises. The role offers structured training and opportunities for career progression within a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

Structured training and mentorship

Opportunities for career progression

Competitive salary and benefits package

Collaborative and supportive culture

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of quality assurance principles and testing methods.
• Enthusiasm for developing a career in quality assurance within the engineering/manufacturing sector.

Responsibilities

• Act as quality contact for allocated customers and deal with queries.
• Raise and action 8D corrective action reports.
• Help maintain the company's quality and environmental systems.
• Produce Daily Gemba statistics and attend Gemba meetings.
• Process internal non-conformances and ensure suspect stock is quarantined.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree or diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Junior Quality Assurance Engineer

Location : Oxford

Salary : £28,000 - £30,000

We are seeking a motivated Junior Quality Assurance Engineer to join a growing Engineering and Manufacturing Team. This entry-level role is ideal for graduates or early‑career professionals with a passion for Engineering, Manufacturing, and quality systems. You will support the QA function in ensuring that products meet customer requirements, industry standards, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as quality contact for allocated customers and deal with internal queries, customer queries and customer complaints.
• Raise and action 8D corrective action reports, with assistance from other departments, to ensure robust actions are taken to resolve customer complaints.
• Help maintain the company's quality and environmental systems with internal audits and procedure / document updates.
• Produce Daily Gemba statistics for use in meetings; attend Gemba meetings where necessary and liaise with relevant staff members to discuss quality issues / resolve any CAR's raised.
• Produce and input data for weekly and monthly management review meetings, including investigation of quality issues from the previous day.
• Deal with internal non-conformances, ensure suspect stock is quarantined and processed.
• Completion of Initial Sample Inspection Reports, Capability Studies and R&R studies using CMM, OGP and other company measuring equipment.
• Participate in 5S and Continuous Improvement exercises.
• Assist with process optimisation activities that reduce costs and improve profitability as required.
• Conduct training in Quality procedures as required.
• Work with the New Product Introduction team during introduction of new parts and processes as required.

About you

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Basic understanding of quality assurance principles, testing methods, and industry standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn QA software / tools.
• Enthusiasm for developing a career in quality assurance within the engineering / manufacturing sector.

Benefits

• Structured training and mentorship from experienced QA professionals.
• Opportunities for career progression within a well‑established engineering environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A collaborative and supportive working culture.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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