At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality improvement initiatives and enhance processes across product lifecycles.
- Company: Innovative company in quantum and nanotechnology with a focus on quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, 25 days leave, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Support for ongoing career development and a culture of growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on quality strategy in a cutting-edge environment.
- Qualifications: Chartered or nearly Chartered status in Quality with ISO Management Systems experience.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Are you a Chartered or nearly Chartered Quality Professional ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to shape quality strategy, drive continuous improvement, and deliver measurable results across an innovative, high-tech business? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
We design and manufacture cutting‑edge research tools that power breakthroughs in quantum technology and nanotechnology. Quality is fundamental to everything we do ensuring precision, reliability, and excellence in our world‑class products.
The Principal/Senior Quality Engineer will work closely with our Quality Manager, leading quality improvement initiatives across the full product lifecycle from initial customer enquiry through to installation. You’ll focus on root cause problem solving, cost optimisation, and end‑to‑end process enhancement with high attention to detail. You’ll also take ownership of maintaining and developing our Business Management Systems, ensuring alignment with ISO standards and compliance across the organisation.
- Chartered (or nearly Chartered) status in Quality
- Strong knowledge and experience of ISO Management Systems
- Proven success in auditing, process improvement, and business‑wide quality initiatives
- Preferably, experience within a manufacturing environment
- A proactive, self‑motivated mindset with the ability to inspire and drive positive change
This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact influencing quality strategy in a technically complex, forward‑thinking environment. In addition to a competitive starting salary, QD Oxford offers flexible working hours and a half‑day on Fridays. We also offer 25 days annual leave, private healthcare, a defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your own requirements. We also invest in our talented employees by supporting them in their ongoing career and development so that they reach their full potential. We care and work hard to provide a workplace where you can grow and learn.
Quality Engineer employer: Quantum
At QD Oxford, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our tailored development programmes and flexible working arrangements, including half-days on Fridays. With competitive benefits such as private healthcare and a generous annual leave policy, we create an environment where quality professionals can thrive and make a meaningful impact in the cutting-edge fields of quantum and nanotechnology.
