Quality Engineer – Precision Manufacturing & CI

Tec Partners Recruitment Ltd; Shippon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Tec Partners Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The role focuses on manufacturing quality control, inspection, compliance and continuous improvement within a precision engineering environment.

You will interpret complex drawings, select inspection methods, and work with customers, suppliers and production teams to drive quality improvements and robust QA documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience as a Quality Engineer or in a closely related function.
• Experience in precision engineering, machining or mechanical manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of inspection techniques and measurement equipment.
• Ability to interpret complex mechanical drawings.
• Experience producing inspection reports and customer documentation.
• Knowledge of non-conformance management and structured problem-solving.
• Strong liaison with customers and suppliers; good communication.
• Ability to train operators in quality and inspection processes.
• Good project management and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with customers and suppliers regarding quality issues and technical requirements.
• Support manufacturing teams, identifying and reporting quality shortfalls.
• Interpret complex mechanical engineering drawings and determine inspection methods.
• Produce accurate inspection reports and customer documentation packs.
• Manage non-conformances and customer complaints using 8D, 5 Whys, etc.
• Create Quality Control Plans and customer-specific documentation.
• Train operators in inspection techniques, equipment and quality procedures.
• Prepare inspection equipment work instructions and report templates.
• Support calibration of measurement equipment and QA tools.
• Compile inspection trend analyses and quality reports.
• Conduct internal audits and supplier audits; implement improvements.
• Ensure final inspections meet timelines.

Skills

Inspection techniques

Drawing interpretation

Customer liaison

Supplier liaison

Project management

Training operators

MS Office

Tools

PC‑DMIS

Hexagon CMM

PC‑DMIS Level 2

Job description

Tec Partners Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The role focuses on manufacturing quality control, inspection, compliance and continuous improvement within a precision engineering environment.

You will interpret complex drawings, select inspection methods, and work with customers, suppliers and production teams to drive quality improvements and robust QA documentation.