Quality Engineer

Oxford Engineering Limited; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days of annual leave

8 Bank Holidays

4% matched pension scheme after probation

Job summary

Oxford Engineering Limited is seeking a Quality Engineer to enhance its Manufacturing Quality Control operations. The successful candidate will have over five years of relevant experience and strong knowledge of inspection techniques.

This permanent role includes delivering quality engineering services, managing customer complaints, and training employees. Additional benefits include 23 days holiday and a 4% matched pension scheme after probation.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years recent experience as a Quality Engineer or equivalent related function.
• PC literate with competence in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to train employees in quality related subjects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional quality engineering service to the business.
• Manage Non-Conformances and Customer Complaints through 8Ds/5Whys.
• Compile routine final inspection trend analysis and reports.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Inspection techniques

Project management

CMM programming

Mechanical Engineering

Education

Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

ISO 9000 Auditor Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMM: Hexagon S Chrome

Job description

Oxford Engineering is looking for a Quality Engineer to deliver professional quality engineering service to the business with primary focus on Manufacturing Quality Control requirements.

Desirable Qualifications, Experience and Training

• A minimum of five years recent experience as a Quality Engineer or equivalent related function.
• PC literate with competence in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to train employees in quality related subjects.
• Sound knowledge of inspection techniques, including:
  • The ability to interpret complex mechanical engineering drawings and determine appropriate measuring techniques.
  • The ability to produce credible inspection and associated reports.
• Good project management and liaising regularly with both customers and suppliers.
• Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship.

Preferred

• Good knowledge of programming CMMs, supported by a certificate of competence in CMM programming issued by the CMM manufacturer or agent. PC-DMIS programming ability.
• CMM: Hexagon S Chrome with tactile & laser heads
• ISO 9000 Auditor Qualification
• Liaising with Customers and Suppliers on quality related issues
• Manufacturing liaison and reporting shortfalls to Manufacturing supervision.
• Training Operators in all aspects of inspection techniques and equipment. Including the preparation of inspection equipment work instruction.
• Assisting in effective management of the entire measurement and test equipment calibration system.
• Setting of adjustable M&TE for use by Manufacturing Operators.
• Recommending and pursuing (when sanctioned) improvements to both Inspection and Quality techniques and equipment.
• Translation of Customer quality requirements into detailed Manufacturing instructions.
• Compiling routine final inspection trend analysis and reports.
• Compilation of Inspection report blanks.
• Managing Non-Conformances and Customer Complaints through 8Ds/5Whys
• Compilation and submission of various Customer documentation packs
• System and process audits up to completion as scheduled.
• Supplier audits including reporting and recommendations.
• Creation of Quality Control Plans/LTQRS on specific customer projects.
• Other related duties as determined by Operations Director

Key Performance Indicators:

(In addition to the annually defined Departmental KPIs)

• No parts waiting final inspection for longer than 24 hours.
• Completion of audits as scheduled
• Reporting to Operations Director

Additional Information:

• Role type:Permanent Position
• Holidays:23 days per annum + 8 Bank Holidays
• Pension:4% Matched Scheme –After Probation