Quality Engineer

Jackie Kerr Recruitment - Engineering and Manufacturing; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackie Kerr Recruitment in Abingdon is recruiting a Quality Engineer for a leading manufacturing client. The role focuses on manufacturing quality control, inspections, audits, and continuous improvement across internal and supplier interfaces.

You will liaise with customers and suppliers, train operators, interpret drawings for inspection, and generate quality documentation and reports. A strong background in mechanical engineering QA and metrology is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' recent experience in a Quality Engineer role.
• Strong knowledge of inspection techniques in mechanical engineering/manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret complex mechanical drawings and select measuring techniques.
• Experience producing inspection reports and quality documentation.
• Strong root cause analysis and 8D/5 Whys experience.
• Experience conducting system, process and supplier audits.
• Excellent liaison with customers and suppliers.
• Solid project management and organisational skills.
• Ability to train operators in quality and inspection topics.
• Competent with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with customers and suppliers on quality issues.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing to identify quality shortfalls and implement resolutions.
• Train operators in inspection techniques and equipment use.
• Prepare inspection instructions and support inspection process development.
• Manage metrology equipment calibration system.
• Set up measurement equipment for Manufacturing Operators.
• Propose improvements to inspection methods and equipment.
• Translate customer quality requirements into manufacturing instructions.
• Compile inspection trend analyses and quality reports.
• Manage non-conformances and customer complaints using structured problem solving.
• Prepare and submit customer quality documentation packs.
• Conduct audits of systems and processes as scheduled.
• Carry out supplier audits and report findings.

Skills

Inspection techniques

Non-Conformance management

Root Cause Analysis

Audits (system, process, supplier)

Customer/supplier liaison

Project management

Training operators

MS Office

Mechanical drawings interpretation

Education

Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

Related engineering qualification

Tools

PC-DMIS

PC-DMIS Level 2

Hexagon CMM

Job description

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

Job Purpose:

The Quality Engineer 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.

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

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

Working Hours:

• 39 Hours a week
• Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
• Friday 08:00 - 15:30