On-Site Quality Engineer: Inspection & CAPA Expert

Reed; Knotty Green; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Progression opportunities

Occasional travel UK/Europe

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Quality Engineer to support inspection and QA across prototype and low-volume manufacturing at Beaconsfield. You will perform dimensional and visual inspection, use calipers, micrometers, and CMM where available, and manage non-conformances through CAPA and 8D.

The role blends hands-on measurement with quality system activities, including ISO 9001/AS9100 awareness, supplier and customer quality, and documentation such as FAI and certificates of conformity.

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting parts in manufacturing or precision engineering.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and use inspection tools.
• Structured problem solving and CAPA management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Knowledge of GD&T, ISO 9001/AS9100 is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out dimensional and visual inspection of prototype and low-volume parts.
• Use measuring equipment like calipers, micrometers, height gauges.
• Verify parts against drawings, tolerances and cosmetic standards.
• Prepare inspection documentation and certificates of conformity.
• Maintain calibration records and coordinate calibration activity.
• Support QMS activities: audits, CAPA, KPI reporting.
• Investigate non-conformances using 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and suppliers on quality.

Skills

Dimensional inspection

GD&T reading

CAPA management

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Engineering degree

Tools

CMM

3D scanning

Calipers

Gauges

Job description

Reed is seeking a Quality Engineer to support inspection and QA across prototype and low-volume manufacturing at Beaconsfield. You will perform dimensional and visual inspection, use calipers, micrometers, and CMM where available, and manage non-conformances through CAPA and 8D.

The role blends hands-on measurement with quality system activities, including ISO 9001/AS9100 awareness, supplier and customer quality, and documentation such as FAI and certificates of conformity.