Production Quality Engineer – CNC Machine Shop

Location: York

Salary: £40,000 per annum (£19.23 per hour)

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:00am – 5:30pm

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time – 4-Day Working Week

The Opportunity

Precision Talent Network is recruiting an experienced Production Quality Engineer for a well-established and growing precision engineering manufacturer based in York.

Our client manufactures high-quality components for demanding industries including Aerospace, Defence, Medical and Automotive.

This is a hands-on position within a busy CNC machine shop, working closely with machinists, inspectors and production engineers to maintain quality standards, resolve manufacturing issues and drive continuous improvement.

We would also welcome applications from experienced Senior Quality Inspectors looking to progress into a more involved Quality Engineering position.

Key Responsibilities

• Support CNC machine shop production, identifying and resolving quality issues to minimise disruption.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerances and customer specifications.
• Develop and maintain inspection plans, including first-off, in-process and final inspection requirements.
• Investigate non-conformances, scrap, rework and manufacturing defects using root cause analysis techniques.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve manufacturing quality and reduce recurring issues.
• Work closely with CNC Setters, Operators and Engineers to improve machining processes and quality performance.
• Monitor quality KPIs, maintain documentation and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in Quality Engineering, Production Quality or Mechanical Inspection within precision manufacturing.
• Good understanding of CNC milling and/or turning processes, machining tolerances and tooling.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T and surface finish requirements.
• Experience with precision measuring equipment, inspection techniques and quality documentation.
• Knowledge of first-off, in-process and final inspection procedures.
• Experience investigating non-conformances and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and organisational skills.

Experience within Aerospace, Defence or other high-precision manufacturing environments would be advantageous.

Working Hours & Benefits

Monday to Thursday – 7:00am to 5:30pm, with Fridays off.

• Salary: Approximately £40,000 per annum.
• Holidays: 210 hours annually, increasing to 240 hours over five years.
• Pension: 5% employee and 3% employer contributions, with salary sacrifice available.
• Company Sick Pay: 1.5 weeks following six-month probation, increasing to 16 weeks after 10 years' service.
• Life Assurance: Three times annual salary.
• Paid Medical Appointments: Up to two hours for doctor/dentist appointments and four hours for hospital appointments.
• Training: Structured six-month onboarding programme with ongoing career development.
• Additional Benefits: Employee referral bonus, free onsite parking and Cycle to Work scheme.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing precision engineering manufacturer offering a four-day working week, an attractive benefits package and the chance to make a genuine impact on manufacturing quality.

The role would suit a practical, technically capable Quality Engineer or experienced Inspector who enjoys working directly with production teams rather than focusing solely on quality systems.

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