Quality Engineer

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd is working with a leading manufacturer in Abingdon to recruit a Quality Engineer focused on Manufacturing Quality Control. You will work with Manufacturing, customers and suppliers to ensure quality requirements are understood and achieved, while supporting inspection, measurement, auditing and continuous improvement activities.

The role involves managing inspections and audits, training operators, preparing quality documentation, and driving corrective actions

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Quality Engineer or similar
• Strong inspection technique knowledge in a mechanical manufacturing setting
• Ability to read and interpret complex mechanical drawings and specify measuring methods
• Experience producing inspection reports and quality documentation
• Strong understanding of Non-Conformance management, 8D and 5 Whys
• Experience conducting system, process and supplier audits
• Good customer/supplier liaison skills
• Strong project management and organisational abilities
• Able to train operators in inspection techniques
• Mechanical Engineering background or apprenticeship as a base
• CMM programming with PC-DMIS is advantageous
• Experience with Hexagon CMM equipment is beneficial
• ISO 9000 Auditor qualification would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Liaise with customers and suppliers on quality issues
• Collaborate with Manufacturing to identify and resolve quality shortfalls
• Train Operators in inspection techniques and measurement equipment
• Prepare inspection equipment instructions and improve inspection processes
• Assist with measurement equipment calibration management
• Set up measurement equipment for Manufacturing Operators
• Recommend improvements to inspection techniques and equipment
• Interpret customer quality requirements into Manufacturing Instructions
• Compile inspection trend analyses and quality reports
• Manage Non-Conformances and Customer Complaints using 8D/5 Whys
• Prepare and submit customer quality documentation packs
• Conduct system and process audits per schedule
• Carry out supplier audits and report findings
• Coordinate corrective actions with customers and suppliers
• Create Quality Control Plans and LTQRs for projects
• Ensure final inspection/audit requirements meet timescales

Skills

5+ years experience

Inspection techniques

Drawings interpretation

Non-Conformance & 8D/5Whys

Audits (system/process/supplier)

Customer/supplier liaison

Microsoft Office

Training operators

Mechanical engineering background

ISO 9000 awareness

CMM experience

PC-DMIS

Hexagon CMM

Education

Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

PC-DMIS

Hexagon CMM

Job description

Quality Engineer

Abingdon, Oxfordshire

£50,000 - £55,000 Per Annum + Benefits!

We at JKR are working closely with a leading manufacturer, who are recruiting a Quality Engineer to join their team!

Quality Engineer Job Purpose:

The successful candidate will provide a professional Quality Engineering service to the business, with a primary focus on Manufacturing Quality Control. The role will work closely with Manufacturing, customers and suppliers to ensure quality requirements are understood and achieved, whilst supporting inspection, measurement, auditing and continuous improvement activities.

Quality Engineer Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise directly with customers and suppliers regarding quality-related issues
• Work closely with Manufacturing teams, identifying and reporting quality shortfalls and supporting effective resolutions
• Train Operators in inspection techniques and the correct use of inspection and measurement equipment
• Prepare inspection equipment work instructions and support the development of effective inspection processes
• Assist with the management of the measurement and test equipment calibration system
• Set adjustable measurement and test equipment for use by Manufacturing Operators
• Recommend and support improvements to inspection and quality techniques, processes and equipment
• Interpret customer quality requirements and translate these into detailed Manufacturing Instructions
• Compile final inspection trend analysis and quality reports
• Manage Non-Conformances and Customer Complaints using structured problem-solving techniques including 8D and 5 Whys
• Compile and submit customer quality documentation packs
• Conduct system and process audits in line with scheduled requirements
• Carry out supplier audits, including reporting findings and making recommendations
• Liaise with customers and suppliers regarding specific quality concerns and corrective actions
• Create Quality Control Plans and LTQRs for specific customer projects
• Support the business in ensuring final inspection and audit requirements are completed within agreed timescales

Quality Engineer Skills & Knowledge:

• Minimum of 5 years' recent experience within a Quality Engineer or equivalent Quality function
• Strong knowledge of inspection techniques within a mechanical engineering / manufacturing environment
• Ability to interpret complex mechanical engineering drawings and determine appropriate measuring techniques
• Experience producing accurate inspection reports and associated quality documentation
• Strong understanding of Non-Conformance management, Root Cause Analysis, 8D and 5 Whys
• Experience conducting system, process and supplier audits
• Good customer and supplier liaison skills
• Strong project management and organisational abilities
• Confident training employees in quality and inspection-related subjects
• Competent with Microsoft Office
• Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent practical engineering background
• CMM programming experience would be highly advantageous, particularly PC-DMIS
• PC-DMIS Level 2 would be advantageous
• Experience using Hexagon CMM equipment with tactile and laser heads would be beneficial
• ISO 9000 Auditor qualification would be advantageous