Quality Engineer (Precision Engineering) in OX4, Cowley, Oxfordshire

Avanti Recruitment is working with a Precision Engineering business based near Oxford who are hiring for a Quality Engineer to join the team.

This is an excellent opportunity for somebody who enjoys being close to the engineering and manufacturing process rather than working in a purely systems or auditing-focused quality position.

You'll join a small quality team of 2, supporting the manufacture of complex, high-specification components. The work is varied, so you'll be dealing with different engineering and quality challenges rather than repetitive, high-volume production.

The Role

You'll be responsible for a broad range of hands-on quality engineering activities, including:

* Interpreting complex engineering drawings and GD&T

* Supporting manufacturing with day-to-day quality issues

* Managing non-conformances and corrective actions

* Root cause analysis and problem solving

* Supporting inspection and measurement activities

* Producing and reviewing quality and inspection documentation

* Working closely with production and engineering teams

* Supporting customer and supplier quality requirements

* Contributing to quality systems and continuous improvement

* Supporting audits and quality control activities

What We're Looking For

We're looking for somebody with:

* Quality Engineering experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment

* Strong knowledge of GD&T

* Confidence interpreting complex engineering drawings

* Practical, hands-on manufacturing quality experience

* Experience dealing with NCRs, root cause analysis and corrective actions

* Experience within precision engineering, aerospace, defence, nuclear or another complex engineering environment

* A stable career history and an interest in a long-term permanent position

Experience with CMMs, PC-DMIS, ISO standards or quality auditing would be beneficial.

The company is particularly interested in people accustomed to complex and varied engineering rather than purely repetitive, high-volume production.

Package

Salary: Up to £55,000 depending on experience

Holiday: 23 days plus bank holidays

Pension: 4% matched following probation

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday: 8:00am to 4:30pm

Friday: 8:00am to 3:30pm

This is a fully onsite position