Quality Engineer (Manufacturing)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Oxford, United Kingdom
Today
£45,000 – £55,000 pa

Salary

£45,000 – £55,000 pa

Posted
12 Oct 2026 (Today)

Quality Engineer (Manufacturing)

£50,000 - £55,000 + Company Benefits + Early Finish Friday + Training

Oxford

Are you a Quality Engineer or similar? Do you want a varied role within an established engineering business, where you will oversee quality standards, processes, and continuous improvement while working on high-quality components for specialist industries including aerospace and defence?

On offer is the opportunity to join a well-established precision engineering business producing high-quality components for specialist industries such as the aerospace and defence sectors, who support their employees long-term development.

In this varied role, you will oversee quality processes across the business, liaise with customers and suppliers on quality issues, interpret mechanical engineering drawings, produce inspection reports, and oversee non-conformances. You will also support calibration systems, quality control plans, final inspection reports, customer documentation packs, audits, and the improvement of inspection techniques, equipment, and processes.

This role would suit a Quality Manager or Senior Quality Engineer with experience in manufacturing environments and knowledge of inspection, GD&T, engineering drawings, CMMs, and manufacturing quality who is looking for a varied role within a precision engineering environment.

The Role:

  • Managing quality processes, inspection reporting, and customer documentation

  • Overseeing non-conformances, audits, calibration, CMMs, GD&T, and inspection standards

  • Working across multiple sectors including Defence and Aerospace

The Person:

  • Quality Manager, Senior Quality Engineer, Quality Engineer, or similar

  • Knowledge of inspection techniques, engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing quality

  • Commutable to Abingdon

Reference: BBBH26544F

Keywords: Quality Manager, Senior Quality Engineer, Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Manager, Quality Lead, Quality Inspector, Quality Technician, Supplier Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Manager, QA Manager, Manufacturing, Precision Engineering, Inspection, 1, Aerospace, Defence, Oxford, Abingdon, Didcot, Witney, Bicester, Kidlington, Thame, Banbury.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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