Junior Quality Engineer
Junior Quality Engineer
Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
We’re recruiting on behalf of a leading advanced engineering business in Oxfordshire who are looking for a Junior Quality Engineer to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with early experience in quality, manufacturing, or engineering who is keen to develop their career within a cutting-edge environment.
The company operates at the forefront of innovation in composites, robotics, and additive manufacturing, delivering specialist solutions across automotive, aerospace, defence, marine, and heritage sectors.
The Role
As a Junior Quality Engineer, you’ll support the quality function across multiple projects, ensuring products and processes meet the highest standards. Working closely with experienced engineers, you’ll contribute to inspections, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist with quality assurance processes and the development of inspection standards.
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Carry out inspections, collect quality data, and report findings.
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Support the investigation of non-conformities and implementation of corrective actions.
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Work with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with quality systems.
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Contribute ideas to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.
What We’re Looking For
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Some experience in a quality, manufacturing, or engineering environment (placement, apprenticeship, or entry-level role).
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A relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or similar.
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Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
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Good communication and teamwork abilities.
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Enthusiasm to learn and develop within a high-performance engineering environment.
What’s On Offer
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Career development and training to progress within quality engineering.
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Hands-on exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies, including composites, CAD/CAE, robotics, and additive manufacturing.
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The chance to be part of a collaborative, supportive team working on high-profile projects