Quality Engineer

Tec Partners Limited; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to enhance quality standards in manufacturing operations. The role demands strong inspection skills, project management experience, and the ability to train operators. Responsibilities include managing quality issues, producing inspection reports, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years experience and a robust understanding of quality assurance methods. This is an excellent opportunity for career growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 calibration system.
• Translating customer quality requirements into clear manufacturing and inspection documentation.
• Producing inspection reports, trend analysis, and quality performance data.
• Managing non-conformances and customer complaints using structured problem-solving methods.
• Preparing and submitting customer quality documentation packs.
• Carrying out system process and supplier audits, including reporting and recommendations.
• Recommending improvements to inspection methods, quality processes, and equipment.

Skills

APQP

Quality Assurance

Six Sigma

ISO 9001

PPAP

Minitab

Root Cause Analysis

ISO 13485

Quality Systems

Quality Management

AS9100

Manufacturing

Job description

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.

Key Skills

• APQP
• Quality Assurance
• Six Sigma
• ISO 9001
• PPAP
• Minitab
• Root Cause Analysis
• ISO 13485
• Quality Systems
• Quality Management
• AS9100
• Manufacturing