Quality Engineer: Manufacturing QC & Continuous Improvement

Jackie Kerr Recruitment; Southmoor; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackie Kerr Recruitment is seeking a Quality Engineer to join a leading manufacturing partner in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The role focuses on manufacturing quality control, with collaboration across manufacturing, customers, and suppliers to meet quality requirements.

The successful candidate will support inspection, measurement, auditing and continuous improvement activities. A minimum of 5 years in a Quality function and strong inspection technique knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years ofExperience in a Quality Engineer role or similar.
• Strong inspection technique knowledge in mechanical manufacturing.
• Able to interpret complex mechanical drawings and select measuring methods.
• Experience producing accurate inspection reports and quality documentation.
• Strong knowledge of non-conformance management and root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys)
• Experience conducting system, process and supplier audits.
• Excellent project management and organisational abilities.

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 work Instructions and support inspection processes.
• Assist with calibration system management for measurement equipment.
• Set up measurement equipment for Operators.
• Recommend improvements to inspection techniques and equipment.
• Interpret customer quality requirements into manufacturing instructions.
• Compile final inspection trends and quality reports.
• Manage non-conformances and customer complaints using structured problem-solving.
• Prepare customer quality documentation packs.
• Conduct system and process audits per schedule.
• Carry out supplier audits and report findings.
• Work with customers and suppliers on corrective actions.
• Create Quality Control Plans and LTQRs for projects.
• Ensure final inspection/audit requirements are met within timescales.

Skills

Quality Control

Inspection techniques

Interpret drawings

Root cause analysis

8D & 5 Whys

Audits

Project management

Mechanical engineering background

CMM PC-DMIS

Hexagon CMM equipment

ISO 9000 awareness

Education

Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

PC-DMIS

Hexagon CMM equipment

Job description

Jackie Kerr Recruitment is seeking a Quality Engineer to join a leading manufacturing partner in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The role focuses on manufacturing quality control, with collaboration across manufacturing, customers, and suppliers to meet quality requirements.

The successful candidate will support inspection, measurement, auditing and continuous improvement activities. A minimum of 5 years in a Quality function and strong inspection technique knowledge are essential.