Quality Engineer: Manufacturing Quality & Continuous Improvement

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

Job summary

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd is working with a leading manufacturer in Abingdon to recruit a Quality Engineer focused on Manufacturing Quality Control. You will work with Manufacturing, customers and suppliers to ensure quality requirements are understood and achieved, while supporting inspection, measurement, auditing and continuous improvement activities.

The role involves managing inspections and audits, training operators, preparing quality documentation, and driving corrective actions

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Quality Engineer or similar
• Strong inspection technique knowledge in a mechanical manufacturing setting
• Ability to read and interpret complex mechanical drawings and specify measuring methods
• Experience producing inspection reports and quality documentation
• Strong understanding of Non-Conformance management, 8D and 5 Whys
• Experience conducting system, process and supplier audits
• Good customer/supplier liaison skills
• Strong project management and organisational abilities
• Able to train operators in inspection techniques
• Mechanical Engineering background or apprenticeship as a base
• CMM programming with PC-DMIS is advantageous
• Experience with Hexagon CMM equipment is beneficial
• ISO 9000 Auditor qualification would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Liaise with customers and suppliers on quality issues
• Collaborate with Manufacturing to identify and resolve quality shortfalls
• Train Operators in inspection techniques and measurement equipment
• Prepare inspection equipment instructions and improve inspection processes
• Assist with measurement equipment calibration management
• Set up measurement equipment for Manufacturing Operators
• Recommend improvements to inspection techniques and equipment
• Interpret customer quality requirements into Manufacturing Instructions
• Compile inspection trend analyses and quality reports
• Manage Non-Conformances and Customer Complaints using 8D/5 Whys
• Prepare and submit customer quality documentation packs
• Conduct system and process audits per schedule
• Carry out supplier audits and report findings
• Coordinate corrective actions with customers and suppliers
• Create Quality Control Plans and LTQRs for projects
• Ensure final inspection/audit requirements meet timescales

Skills

5+ years experience

Inspection techniques

Drawings interpretation

Non-Conformance & 8D/5Whys

Audits (system/process/supplier)

Customer/supplier liaison

Microsoft Office

Training operators

Mechanical engineering background

ISO 9000 awareness

CMM experience

PC-DMIS

Hexagon CMM

Education

Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

PC-DMIS

Hexagon CMM

Job description

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd is working with a leading manufacturer in Abingdon to recruit a Quality Engineer focused on Manufacturing Quality Control. You will work with Manufacturing, customers and suppliers to ensure quality requirements are understood and achieved, while supporting inspection, measurement, auditing and continuous improvement activities.

The role involves managing inspections and audits, training operators, preparing quality documentation, and driving corrective actions