Quality Engineer

Oxford Engineering is looking for a Quality Engineer to deliver professional quality engineering service to the business with primary focus on Manufacturing Quality Control requirements.

Desirable Qualifications, Experience and Training

• A minimum of five years recent experience as a Quality Engineer or equivalent related function.
• PC literate with competence in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to train employees in quality related subjects.
• Sound knowledge of inspection techniques, including:
  • The ability to interpret complex mechanical engineering drawings and determine appropriate measuring techniques.
  • The ability to produce credible inspection and associated reports.
• Good project management and liaising regularly with both customers and suppliers.
• Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship.

Preferred

• Good knowledge of programming CMMs, supported by a certificate of competence in CMM programming issued by the CMM manufacturer or agent. PC-DMIS programming ability.
• CMM: Hexagon S Chrome with tactile & laser heads
• ISO 9000 Auditor Qualification
• Liaising with Customers and Suppliers on quality related issues
• Manufacturing liaison and reporting shortfalls to Manufacturing supervision.
• Training Operators in all aspects of inspection techniques and equipment. Including the preparation of inspection equipment work instruction.
• Assisting in effective management of the entire measurement and test equipment calibration system.
• Setting of adjustable M&TE for use by Manufacturing Operators.
• Recommending and pursuing (when sanctioned) improvements to both Inspection and Quality techniques and equipment.
• Translation of Customer quality requirements into detailed Manufacturing instructions.
• Compiling routine final inspection trend analysis and reports.
• Compilation of Inspection report blanks.
• Managing Non-Conformances and Customer Complaints through 8Ds/5Whys
• Compilation and submission of various Customer documentation packs
• System and process audits up to completion as scheduled.
• Supplier audits including reporting and recommendations.
• Creation of Quality Control Plans/LTQRS on specific customer projects.
• Other related duties as determined by Operations Director

Key Performance Indicators:

(In addition to the annually defined Departmental KPIs)

• No parts waiting final inspection for longer than 24 hours.
• Completion of audits as scheduled
• Reporting to Operations Director

Additional Information:

• Role type:Permanent Position
• Holidays:23 days per annum + 8 Bank Holidays
• Pension:4% Matched Scheme –After Probation

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