Quality Engineer (Precision Engineering)

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