Quality Engineer

Swift; Telford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift Temps NW is seeking a Quality Engineer / Engineering Liaison in the United Kingdom to support precision engineering and manufacturing projects. You will perform dimensional inspection, 3D scanning and supplier QA while acting as a link between engineering design and production.

The role focuses on interpreting drawings and tolerances, investigating discrepancies and ensuring components conform to approved specifications. Experience with CAD comparison tools and metrology is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Background in engineering quality and ability to investigate issues across technical teams to ensure components meet demanding engineering standards.
• Experience with 3D scanning and dimensional inspection, supplier quality assurance, or engineering liaison within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and relevant industry quality standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact between engineering, manufacturing, quality, procurement and external suppliers on technical and quality-related matters.
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, technical specifications and tolerances to communicate component requirements clearly.
• Liaise with design and manufacturing engineers to investigate dimensional discrepancies, component defects and manufacturing issues.
• Identify whether quality issues relate to manufacturing processes, supplier components, drawing requirements or design specifications.
• Coordinate investigation and resolution of technical queries, ensuring issues are recorded, followed up and closed out.

Skills

3D scanning

Dimensional inspection

Supplier quality assurance

Engineering liaison

Tools

PolyWorks

Geomagic

CMMs

Job description

Swift Temps NW are currently recruiting for a Quality Engineer / Engineering Liaison to support specialist engineering and manufacturing projects within a highly regulated environment.

This is a varied technical role combining dimensional inspection, CAD scanning, supplier quality assurance and engineering liaison. You will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, inspection and supplier teams to ensure components and assemblies meet exact design specifications and quality requirements.

A key part of the role will be acting as a link between engineering design and practical manufacturing, helping interpret technical requirements, investigate discrepancies, resolve quality issues and ensure that components conform to approved drawings and specifications.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in 3D scanning and dimensional inspection, supplier quality assurance, or engineering liaison within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment. Experience across all three areas would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Liaison & Technical Support

• Act as a point of contact between engineering, manufacturing, quality, procurement and external suppliers on technical and quality-related matters.
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, technical specifications and tolerances to communicate component requirements clearly.
• Liaise with design and manufacturing engineers to investigate dimensional discrepancies, component defects and manufacturing issues.
• Help identify whether quality issues relate to manufacturing processes, supplier components, drawing requirements or design specifications.
• Communicate technical findings and inspection results to the relevant engineering teams, supporting decisions on component conformity and corrective action.
• Coordinate the investigation and resolution of technical queries, ensuring issues are recorded, followed up and closed out appropriately.
• Support engineering changes and revisions by ensuring the relevant drawings, specifications and inspection requirements are understood and applied.
• Work collaboratively with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve technical queries and prevent repeat issues.
• Escalate significant quality concerns or potential risks to the appropriate engineering or quality personnel.
• Maintain clear records of technical discussions, decisions, actions and outcomes to support traceability.

CAD Scanning & Dimensional Inspection

• Carry out dimensional inspections of precision-engineered components and assemblies using 3D scanning equipment and other appropriate measurement technologies.
• Compare scanned components against CAD models, engineering drawings and specified tolerances to verify dimensional accuracy.
• Identify deviations, manufacturing discrepancies and potential non-conformances, ensuring findings are accurately documented.
• Interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances to establish appropriate inspection requirements.
• Generate and review inspection reports, scan data and dimensional comparison results.
• Work with engineering teams to assess dimensional findings and support the resolution of component conformity issues.
• Support first-off inspections and component verification activities where required.
• Ensure inspection methods and measurement equipment are suitable for the components being assessed.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and ensure results are traceable to the relevant component, drawing or specification.

Supplier Quality Assurance

• Support the assessment and monitoring of suppliers to ensure components, materials and supplied services meet specified quality requirements.
• Review supplier inspection reports, certificates of conformity, material certifications and associated technical documentation.
• Verify that supplied components conform to approved drawings, specifications and purchase requirements.
• Investigate supplier-related defects, dimensional discrepancies and documentation issues.
• Raise and manage non-conformance reports, ensuring issues are investigated and resolved appropriately.
• Work with suppliers and engineering teams to establish root causes and agree corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor the effectiveness of corrective actions and help prevent repeat quality issues.
• Support supplier quality reviews, audits and improvement activities where required.
• Liaise with procurement, engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve supplier issues and minimise disruption.
• Ensure appropriate documentation, inspection evidence and traceability are maintained throughout the supply chain.

Quality Engineering & Continuous Improvement

• Support quality procedures across inspection, manufacturing and supplier activities.
• Investigate defects and non-conformances using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Assist with root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Identify recurring quality issues and recommend improvements to inspection processes, manufacturing methods and supplier performance.
• Ensure components and assemblies are assessed against the correct technical specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Maintain accurate quality records to support traceability, audits and contractual requirements.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure agreed actions are completed.
• Follow applicable security, confidentiality and information-handling procedures when working with sensitive technical documentation., A varied role combining engineering liaison, dimensional inspection and supplier quality assurance.

If you have a background in engineering quality and enjoy working across technical teams to investigate issues, resolve problems and ensure components meet demanding engineering standards, we'd love to hear from you.

Previous experience in a Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Engineering Liaison Engineer, Metrology Engineer, Dimensional Inspector or similar technical role.

Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or precision inspection environment.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, tolerances and technical specifications.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently between engineering, manufacturing, quality and supplier teams.

Experience using 3D scanning, dimensional measurement equipment, CMMs or comparable inspection technologies would be highly advantageous.

An understanding of supplier quality processes, non-conformance management and corrective actions.

Ability to investigate technical issues, establish root causes and coordinate effective solutions.

Strong attention to detail and an organised, methodical approach to problem-solving.

Good written communication skills, including the ability to produce technical reports and maintain accurate records.

Confidence managing technical queries and following actions through to completion.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within defence, aerospace, automotive, heavy engineering or precision manufacturing.
• Experience inspecting complex components or multi-part engineering assemblies.
• Familiarity with 3D scanning and CAD comparison software, such as PolyWorks or Geomagic, or equivalent systems.
• Experience acting as a technical link between design engineering, production and external suppliers.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, such as ISO 9001, and relevant industry-specific quality standards.
• Familiarity with 8D problem-solving, root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action processes.
• An engineering or quality-related qualification would be advantageous.