At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure top-notch quality in manufacturing and improve inspection techniques.
- Company: Join a well-established engineering firm focused on quality and precision.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional growth, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career advancement in a dynamic engineering setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on quality standards and work with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in quality engineering and strong knowledge of inspection techniques.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quality Engineer to join a well-established engineering business based in Abingdon. The successful candidate will provide professional quality engineering support to the business, with a particular focus on manufacturing quality control, inspection and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Liaising with customers and suppliers regarding quality-related issues
- Supporting manufacturing and reporting quality shortfalls
- Training operators in inspection techniques and the use of measurement equipment
- Supporting the management and calibration of measurement and test equipment
- Setting measurement equipment for use by manufacturing operators
- Improving inspection and quality techniques and equipment
- Translating customer quality requirements into detailed manufacturing instructions
- Producing inspection reports and final inspection trend analysis
- Managing non-conformances and customer complaints using 8D and 5 Why methodologies
- Compiling and submitting customer documentation packs
- Conducting system, process and supplier audits
- Creating Quality Control Plans and LTQRS for customer projects
- Working closely with customers, suppliers and internal manufacturing teams
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years' recent experience as a Quality Engineer or in a similar quality-related role
- Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship preferred
- Strong knowledge of inspection techniques
- Ability to interpret complex mechanical engineering drawings
- Ability to determine appropriate measuring techniques
- Experience producing inspection and quality reports
- Good project management skills
- Confident liaising with customers and suppliers
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- Ability to train employees in quality-related subjects
- Strong understanding of manufacturing quality control
Desirable:
- Experience programming CMMs
- PC-DMIS programming experience
- PC-DMIS Level 2 qualification
- Experience with Hexagon S Chrome CMMs, including tactile and laser heads
- ISO 9000 Auditor qualification
The role offers the opportunity to work closely with manufacturing, customers and suppliers while playing a key role in maintaining and improving quality standards. If you are an experienced Quality Engineer looking for a new opportunity in the Abingdon area, we would be keen to hear from you.
Quality Engineer in Abingdon employer: PLANET RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD Careers
As a leading Education ICT solutions provider based in Crawley, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment for our IT Hardware Engineers. With a strong emphasis on employee growth through funded professional memberships and development opportunities, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave and life assurance, we ensure our team members feel valued and empowered to thrive in their roles. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that makes a meaningful impact in the educational sector while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
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