Ref: SYN54551

Quality Engineer

• Location England, South East, Oxfordshire, Abingdon
• Sector ManufacturingEngineeringAutomotive & MotorsportAerospace
• Job type Permanent
• Salary £45000 - £50000 per annum, Benefits: + Pension + Holiday

Quality Engineer

Salary: £45,000–£50,000 per annum
Location: Near Abingdon
Hours: Full-time, permanent
Start: ASAP
Holidays: 23 days + 8 Bank Holidays
Pension: 4% matched pension scheme

Join a long-established engineering business renowned for its excellence in aerospace and subcontract machining. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving quality standards across complex, high-precision mechanical components.

Syntech Recruitment are supporting a precision engineering manufacturer near Abingdon in their search for a skilled Quality Engineer to join their growing team on a permanent basis.

Why join this team?

• Work with cutting-edge machining and inspection equipment.
• Be part of a company with a strong reputation for technical excellence.
• Opportunity to train others, contribute to audits, and improve quality systems.
• Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an immediate start available.

Quality Engineer Responsibilities:

• Liaise with customers and suppliers on quality-related matters.
• Support manufacturing by identifying and reporting quality shortfalls.
• Train operators in inspection techniques and equipment use.
• Manage measurement and test equipment calibration systems.
• Produce inspection reports, trend analyses, and quality documentation packs.
• Lead non-conformance and customer complaint investigations using 8D/5Why methodologies.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits, driving process improvements.
• Translate customer quality requirements into detailed manufacturing instructions.
• Create Quality Control Plans and LTQRS for specific customer projects.

Quality Engineer Profile:

• At least 5 years’ experience in a Quality Engineering or similar technical role.
• A Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent technical background.
• Strong understanding of inspection techniques and the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Experience with non-conformance management, calibration systems, and audits.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and confidence in training others.
• Knowledge of CMMs (PC-DMIS) is a distinct advantage but not essential.

How to apply: If you’re ready to bring your precision manufacturing experience to a high-performing engineering environment, we’d love to hear from you.