Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Quality Engineer (Manufacturing)
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Salary:
£45,000 – £55,000 / year
Location:
Oxfordshire, UK
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
16 October 2026
What they need
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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Desired Skills and Experience Quality Manager, Senior Quality Engineer, Quality Engineer, or similar
Knowledge of inspection techniques, engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing quality
Commutable to Abingdon
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