Quality Engineer

Tec Partners; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer based in Oxfordshire. The role involves maintaining and improving quality standards in manufacturing operations. Key responsibilities include acting as the main interface with customers, training operators, and managing quality documentation. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and strong skills in inspection techniques and quality assurance methods. This full-time role offers a chance to significantly impact quality processes within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' recent experience as a Quality Engineer or closely related role.
• Strong understanding of inspection techniques and quality assurance methods.
• Ability to interpret complex mechanical engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the main quality interface with customers and suppliers.
• Identifying quality shortfalls and driving corrective actions.
• Training operators in inspection techniques and quality standards.
• Producing inspection reports and managing non-conformances.

Skills

Inspection techniques

Quality assurance methods

Communication skills

Mechanical engineering drawings interpretation

Project management

Job description

Quality Engineer

Location: Oxfordshire

Contract: Full-time Permanent

We're seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to play a key role in maintaining and improving quality standards across our clients' manufacturing operations. This is a hands‑on, technically focused role, working closely with manufacturing, customers, and suppliers to ensure robust inspection, compliance, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Acting as the main quality interface with customers and suppliers, resolving quality issues effectively
• Supporting manufacturing teams by identifying quality shortfalls and driving corrective actions
• Training operators in inspection techniques, equipment use, and quality standards
• Managing and improving the measurement and test equipment (M&TE) calibration system
• Setting and controlling adjustable inspection equipment for production use
• Translating customer quality requirements into clear manufacturing and inspection documentation
• Creating and maintaining Quality Control Plans / LTQRs for customer projects
• Producing inspection reports, trend analysis, and quality performance data
• Managing non‑conformances and customer complaints using structured problem‑solving methods (8D, 5 Whys)
• Preparing and submitting customer quality documentation packs
• Carrying out system, process, and supplier audits, including reporting and recommendations
• Recommending and supporting improvements to inspection methods, quality processes, and equipment

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Minimum 5 years' recent experience as a Quality Engineer or in a closely related role
• Strong understanding of inspection techniques and quality assurance methods
• Ability to interpret complex mechanical engineering drawings and apply appropriate measurement methods
• Experience producing accurate inspection reports and quality documentation
• Strong communication skills with the ability to train and support operators
• Experience managing projects and liaising with customers and suppliers

Desirable

• CMM programming experience
• PC‑DMIS Level 2 qualification
• ISO 9000 Auditor qualification

Want to know more about this role? Contact Chris at TEC Partners