Senior Quality Engineer

Your new companyA well-established and growing manufacturing organisation with a strong reputation for quality and innovation. Operating to internationally recognised standards, the company is committed to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and delivering high-quality products to global customers. Your new roleAs Senior Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting and enhancing the Quality Management System, ensuring full compliance with relevant international standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and IECEx.

You will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Production and Supply Chain teams, driving continuous improvement and embedding quality throughout the product lifecycle.Key responsibilities will include:Supporting internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with recognised standardsDeveloping and maintaining quality documentation such as Quality Plans, Inspection Instructions and Calibration ProceduresManaging supplier non-conformances and driving timely corrective actionsSupporting incoming inspection of materials and initiating corrective actions where necessaryLeading quality planning activities for New Product Introduction (NPI), including inspection programme developmentMaintaining and improving FAI and PPAP processes to ensure robust product validationManaging non-conformance reports, concessions and customer complaints systemsEnsuring compliance with regulatory requirements such as RoHS, REACH and PFASAnalysing KPIs and driving data-led improvement initiativesSupporting calibration systems and internal calibration activitiesLeading structured problem-solving activities (8D, root cause analysis, CAPA)Acting as a key point of contact for customer quality queriesProviding technical support to production and inspection teams

What you'll need to succeedYou will ideally have a Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline, recent experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment, strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001). Experience conducting internal audits and supporting external audits and experience with FAI and/or PPAP processes. Proficiency in structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Root Cause Analysis) and experience managing non-conformances and CAPA processes.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications

What you'll get in returnCompetitive salary and benefits package4 day week or 5 day week. You choose to suit yourself.Opportunity to work within a forward-thinking and quality-driven organisationCareer development and progression opportunitiesExposure to international standards and industry best practices

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