Quality Engineer: Manufacturing QC & Continuous Improvement

Planet Recruitment; Southmoor; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join a well-established engineering business in Abingdon. The role focuses on manufacturing quality control, inspection, and continuous improvement to maintain high standards.

You will liaise with customers and suppliers, train operators in inspection techniques, manage non-conformances using 8D and 5 Why, and contribute to quality plans and LTQRS.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Quality Engineer or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of inspection techniques and interpretation of drawings.
• Ability to liaise with customers and suppliers and to train operators.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with customers and suppliers regarding quality issues.
• Support manufacturing and report quality shortfalls.
• Train operators in inspection techniques and measurement equipment.
• Calibrate and manage measurement/test equipment.
• Develop and implement Quality Control Plans and LTQRS.
• Conduct system, process, and supplier audits.
• Submit customer documentation packs.
• Create inspection reports and trend analyses.
• Manage non-conformances using 8D and 5 Why methodologies.

Skills

Quality engineering

Inspection techniques

Education

Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

PC-DMIS

Hexagon S Chrome CMMs

Job description

Planet Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join a well-established engineering business in Abingdon. The role focuses on manufacturing quality control, inspection, and continuous improvement to maintain high standards.

You will liaise with customers and suppliers, train operators in inspection techniques, manage non-conformances using 8D and 5 Why, and contribute to quality plans and LTQRS.