Quality Engineer

CNC Recruitment are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join our clients team within a manufacturing/engineering environment. This role is responsible for ensuring products meet defined quality standards through inspection, analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Location: Taunton
Salary: £18 per hour
Contract: Temporary (3-4 months)
Hours: Monday – Thursday 8am - 5pm Friday 8am – 2pm

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct first-off inspections to verify compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ensure products and processes comply with AS9001 and ISO9001 quality management standards.
• Interpret and review engineering and technical drawings, including geometric symbols and tolerances.
• Perform dimensional inspections using metrology and measurement equipment.
• Use inspection tools including:
• Callipers
• Micrometres
• Plug gauges
• Screw plug gauges
• Screw ring gauges
• Gap gauges
• Read and follow control plans to ensure correct inspection and quality processes are applied.
• Identify non-conformities and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues.
• Support internal and external audits as required.
• (Nice to have) Program metrology equipment where required.

Skills & Experience

• Strong working knowledge of AS9001 and ISO9001 and their practical application.
• Proven experience in a quality role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Practical experience using metrology equipment and inspection tools.
• Experience conducting precision inspections in a similar environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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