Production Quality Engineer - CNC Machine Shop

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

Production Quality Engineer - CNC Machine Shop

Location: York
Salary: £40,000 per annum (£19.23 per hour)
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:00am - 5:30pm
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time - 4-Day Working Week

The Opportunity

Precision Talent Network is recruiting an experienced Production Quality Engineer for a well-established and growing precision engineering manufacturer based in York.

Our client manufactures high-quality components for demanding industries including Aerospace, Defence, Medical and Automotive.

This is a hands-on position within a busy CNC machine shop, working closely with machinists, inspectors and production engineers to maintain quality standards, resolve manufacturing issues and drive continuous improvement.

We would also welcome applications from experienced Senior Quality Inspectors looking to progress into a more involved Quality Engineering position.

Key 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 & Experience Required

• Previous experience in Quality Engineering, Production Quality or Mechanical Inspection within precision manufacturing.
• Good understanding of CNC milling and/or turning processes, machining 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.
• Experience investigating non-conformances and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and organisational skills.
• Experience within Aerospace, Defence or other high-precision manufacturing environments would be advantageous.

Working Hours & Benefits

Monday to Thursday - 7:00am to 5:30pm, with Fridays off.

• Salary: Approximately £40,000 per annum.
• Holidays: 210 hours annually, increasing to 240 hours over five years.
• Pension: 5% employee and 3% employer contributions, with salary sacrifice available.
• Company Sick Pay: 1.5 weeks following six-month probation, increasing to 16 weeks after 10 years' service.
• Life Assurance: Three times annual salary.
• Paid Medical Appointments: Up to two hours for doctor/dentist appointments and four hours for hospital appointments.
• Training: Structured six-month onboarding programme with ongoing career development.
• Additional Benefits: Employee referral bonus, free onsite parking and Cycle to Work scheme.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing precision engineering manufacturer offering a four-day working week, an attractive benefits package and the chance to make a genuine impact on manufacturing quality.

The role would suit a practical, technically capable Quality Engineer or experienced Inspector who enjoys working directly with production teams rather than focusing solely on quality systems.