Renishaw is seeking a Quality Engineer to support our Assembly Operations and help drive quality excellence across our manufacturing environment.

This varied role offers a balance of hands-on shop floor activity and office-based quality engineering work. Working closely with Production, Production Management, Procurement, Engineering, and Supplier Quality teams, you will play a key role in maintaining product quality, driving continuous improvement, and supporting the ongoing development of our Quality Management System.

Whether you are an experienced Quality Engineer or an engineer looking to develop your career within quality, this position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a highly technical, world-leading manufacturing environment.

• Conduct in-process, patrol, and pre-shipment audits to ensure products consistently meet quality standards and customer expectations.

• Perform dimensional and visual inspection of components and assemblies using a range of measuring and inspection equipment.

• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards to verify product conformity.

• Support the investigation, containment, and resolution of quality issues through structured problem-solving techniques.

• Analyse quality data and performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

• Participate in quality audits across assembly operations and support corrective and preventive action activities.

• Work closely with the Supplier Quality team to manage non-conforming material and supplier-related quality issues.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve day-to-day production quality challenges.

• Develop, maintain, and improve procedures and documentation within the Quality Management System (QMS).

• Create and deliver quality-related training and awareness sessions.

• Contribute to quality reporting and continuous improvement projects across the business.

• Support the development and implementation of best practices to improve manufacturing and assembly processes.

• HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in an engineering or technical discipline.

• Experience applying quality assurance principles, tools, and techniques within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and a structured approach to root cause analysis.

• Experience using quality methodologies and continuous improvement tools.

• Understanding of statistical analysis techniques and their practical application.

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar Quality Management System standards.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams.

• Good IT skills, including the ability to analyse data and produce reports.

• Excellent attention to detail and a logical approach to technical challenges.

Desirable requirements
 

• Has a genuine interest in quality engineering and continuous improvement.

• Is enthusiastic, engaged, and self-motivated.

• Enjoys working on a variety of technical challenges.

• Learns quickly and takes ownership of their work.

• Builds positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.

• Maintains a professional and customer-focused approach.

• Is willing to travel occasionally within the UK and internationally to support suppliers and business activities.