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Quality Engineer (Defence/Aerospace)
Ernest Gordon Recruitment
appleton
Posted 26 Oct 2026
Closing: 25 Nov 2026
Permanent
Hybrid
Competitive
Role Description & Technical Scope
Quality Engineer (Defence/Aerospace) £45,000 - £55,000 + Company Benefits + Early Finish Friday + Training Abingdon, Oxford Are you a Quality Engineer, Quality Inspector, or similar with a background in manufacturing or precision engineering, looking to join an established engineering business that will upskill you by providing training that will allow you to technically progress? 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 liaise with customers and suppliers on quality issues, interpret mechanical engineering drawings, produce inspection reports, manage non-conformances. You will also assist with 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 Engineer or similar 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: Quality control, inspection reporting, and customer documentation Interpreting engineering drawings, supporting inspection techniques, calibration, CMMs, and GD&T Work across multiple sectors including Defence and Aerospace The Person: Quality Engineer, Quality Manager, Quality Inspector, or similar Knowledge of inspection techniques, engineering drawings, GD&T Commutable to Abingdon Reference:
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Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Quality Inspector, Quality Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Precision Engineer, Manufacturing, Inspection, 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. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
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BBBH26544E Keywords:
Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Quality Inspector, Quality Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Precision Engineer, Manufacturing, Inspection, 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. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 26 Oct 2026
- Location: appleton
- Employment: Permanent
- Workplace: Hybrid
- Domain: Engineering
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