Senior Quality Engineer
hace 4 días
Oxford
ROLE: Senior Quality Engineer LOCATION: Oxford, UK SALARY: £40,000 – £55,000 per annum Overview: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join a precision engineering and manufacturing business based in Oxford. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring product conformity, process compliance, and continuous improvement across production, inspection, and supplier quality activities. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical knowledge, effective communication, and a proactive approach to maintaining world-class quality standards. Key Responsibilities: • Act as a key liaison between customers, suppliers, and internal teams on all quality-related matters., • Conduct internal, supplier, and system audits, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and customer-specific requirements., • Manage non-conformances, customer complaints, and root cause investigations using structured methods such as 8D and 5 Whys., • Lead operator training in inspection techniques, measurement methods, and equipment usage, including preparation of work instructions., • Oversee the management and calibration of measurement and test equipment, ensuring traceability and accuracy., • Review complex engineering drawings to define appropriate inspection and measurement strategies., • Prepare and maintain inspection and test documentation, reports, and quality control plans., • Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance inspection processes, equipment capability, and data analysis., • Participate in project meetings, providing quality input during design, manufacturing, and validation phases., • Conduct supplier audits and performance reviews, providing feedback and improvement recommendations. Skills & Experience: • Minimum of five years’ experience in a Quality Engineering or equivalent role within a manufacturing or engineering environment., • Proficient in Microsoft Office and general PC-based systems., • Strong understanding of inspection methods and measurement techniques, including interpretation of complex mechanical drawings., • Proven ability to train and coach employees in quality and inspection-related topics., • Effective project management and communication skills, with experience liaising directly with customers and suppliers., • Completed Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification. If this role is of interest please apply or email