Quality Engineer

Posting date:	07 October 2025
Salary:	£45,000 to £50,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	06 November 2025
Location:	OX14
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Workforce Recruitment and Training
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	527449-S-65507

Summary

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Job Type: Days based, Perm

Location: Abingdon

Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00-16:30 / Fri 8:00-15:30

Pay: £45,000 - £50,000

Our client specialises in lean manufacturing, supply chain management and precision engineering to provide total manufacturing solutions

Principal Responsibilities:
⦁ Liaising with Customers and Suppliers on quality related issues
⦁ Manufacturing liaison and reporting shortfalls to Manufacturing supervision.
⦁ Training Operators in all aspects of inspection techniques and equipment. Including the preparation of inspection equipment work instruction.
⦁ Assisting in effective management of the entire measurement and test equipment calibration system.
⦁ Setting of adjustable M&TE for use by Manufacturing Operators.
⦁ Recommending and pursuing (when sanctioned) improvements to both Inspection and Quality techniques and equipment.
⦁ Translation of Customer quality requirements into detailed Manufacturing
⦁ Compiling routine final inspection trend analysis and reports.
⦁ Compilation of Inspection report blanks.
⦁ Managing Non-Conformances and Customer Complaints through 8Ds/5Whys
⦁ Compilation and submission of various Customer documentation packs
⦁ System and process audits up to completion as scheduled.
⦁ Supplier audits including reporting and recommendations.
⦁ Customer & Supplier liaison on specific quality issues.
⦁ Creation of Quality Control Plans/LTQRS on specific customer projects.
⦁ Other related duties as determined by Operations Director

Desirable Qualifications, Experience & Training:
Essential:
⦁ A minimum of FIVE years recent experience as a Quality Engineer or equivalent related function.
⦁ PC literate with competence in Microsoft Office.
⦁ Ability to train employees in quality related subjects.
⦁ Sound knowledge of inspection techniques, including:
⦁ the ability to interpret complex mechanical engineering drawings and determine appropriate measuring techniques.
⦁ the ability to produce credible inspection and associated reports.
⦁ Good Project Management and liaising regularly with both customers and suppliers.
⦁ Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship.

Preferred:
⦁ Good knowledge of programming CMMs, supported by a certificate of competence in CMM programming issued by the CMM manufacturer or agent. PC-DMIS programming ability.
⦁ PC-DMIS Level 2.
⦁ CMM: Hexagon S Chrome with tactile & laser heads
⦁ ISO 9000 Auditor qualification

Benefits:
⦁ 23 days holiday + stats
⦁ Pension 4% matched

What next?
⦁ Do you have the experience? The company welcome a site visit to ensure you are happy with the role, the environment and the people you will work with!
⦁ If you would like to speak to someone regarding being booking an interview then please contact Tom Edney on 07823 402 034 for more information or send an email to tedney@wftech.co.uk
⦁ Immediate starts are available!

WF Tech are responsible for placing skilled and in demand people on both a permanent and contract basis into the Precision & Advanced Manufacturing sectors, from skilled Machining Personnel and Specialist Engineers to Supervisory and Management positions.
Our Specialist Consultants will have an in-depth understanding of your skills and offer best advice on your next step!! We are always searching for the best talent, so if you know anyone, why not recommend someone to one of our professional team who will be more than happy to help.

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