Quality Engineer (Manufacturing/Welding)

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in Oxford is seeking a Quality Engineer with a background in Manufacturing or Welding. You will conduct audits, apply quality tools for continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree or apprenticeship in Quality Engineering and a passion for driving quality performance. Competitive salary of £50,000 plus benefits available.

Benefits

Career Prospects

Excellent Company Benefits

Bonus

Qualifications

• Background in Manufacturing, Welding, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in conducting audits and quality inspections.
• Desire for long-term stability and clear progression paths.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal and supplier audits to ensure compliance with standards.
• Apply structured quality tools for continuous improvement.
• Lead Kaizen-driven initiatives focused on lean manufacturing.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Manufacturing

FMEA

5 Whys

Education

Degree or Apprenticeship in Quality Engineering

Job description

Overview

Quality Engineer (Manufacturing/Welding)
Starting Basic Salary £50,000 DOE + Bonus + Career Prospects + Excellent Company Benefits
Oxford, Oxfordshire (Commutable from: Faringdon, Witney, Kidlington, Bicester, Aylesbury, Wallingford, Slough, Reading)

Are you a Quality Engineer with a background in Manufacturing, Welding, or Engineering? Are you looking to join a global organisation where you can influence quality and manufacturing performance, while enjoying clear career progression and a supportive team culture?

Excellent opportunity to join a well-established international manufacturer in a technically challenging role. You will ensure compliance with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and the Pressure Equipment Directive, along with bespoke standards for the manufacture of pressure vessels. You\'ll also identify openings to implement new systems and lead root cause analysis initiatives to drive continuous improvement.

On offer is a highly-varied role, where you\'ll work closely with management to ensure that manufacturing, welding, and mechanical engineering processes meet stringent quality standards. You\'ll conduct internal / supplier audits and apply structured quality tools (root cause analysis, FMEA, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and 8Ds) to resolve issues and improve processes, whilst leading Kaizen-driven continuous improvement initiatives, with a strong focus on lean manufacturing.

This global business continues to expand, backed by a reputation for engineering excellence and a strong commitment to staff development. With a robust pipeline of projects, they offer long-term stability, clear progression paths, and prospects within management.

This role is ideal for a Quality Engineer with hands-on inspection experience and a background in Manufacturing, Welding, or Engineering.

The Role

• Conduct internal & supplier audits and quality inspections to with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and the Pressure Equipment Directive, along with bespoke standards for the manufacture of pressure vessels
• Applying structured quality tools, including root cause analysis, FMEA, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and 8Ds
• Leading Kaizen-driven continuous improvement initiatives, with a focus on lean manufacturing

The Person

• Degree or Apprenticeship qualified in Quality Engineering
• Background in Manufacturing, Welding or Mechanical Engineering
• Wanting long-term stability, clear progression paths, and prospects within management

Please click "Apply Now" or contact Ben Dunsford at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Reference Number: BBBH263951