Senior Quality Coordinator

Vectis Recruitment; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Vectis Recruitment is seeking a Senior Quality Coordinator for a global manufacturing group expanding at a new site. You will ensure products comply with customer and industry requirements and provide strategic leadership to the quality team.

The role requires Welding Inspection CSWIP 3.1 or higher, plus a proven track record in quality control and inspections. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• CSWIP 3.1 welding inspection required.
• Experience in senior quality control or inspection role.
• Able to read technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, develop, and qualify welding procedures and ensure team awareness of specifications and instructions.
• Oversee NDT programs and inspections.
• Lead inspections on incoming materials, in-process fabrications, and final assemblies.
• Coordinate sign-offs with customers and third-party inspectors.
• Lead investigations into complex quality defects, warranty claims or weld failures.
• Define and track corrective and preventive actions for continual improvement.

Skills

CSWIP 3.1

Leadership

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Communication

Problem-solving

Quality control

Job description

A global manufacturing group supplying complex piping to the Marine and Energy sectors is opening a new site and has a new vacancy for a Senior Quality Coordinator to join the rapidly growing team. You will be responsible for ensuring products comply with customer & industry requirements and providing strategic leadership to the team. Applicants are sought with a proven track record of quality control, with strong leading skills and Welding Inspection CSWIP 3.1 or higher is essential.

The Role

• Review, develop, and qualify Welding Procedures and ensure the team is aware of specifications and instructions.
• Oversee and execute Non-Destructive Testing programs, ensuring proper application of inspections.
• Lead and conduct comprehensive inspections on incoming materials, in-process fabrications, and final completed assemblies.
• Coordinate technical inspections and sign-offs with customers and third-party inspection agencies.
• Initiate, facilitate, and lead deep-dive investigations into complex quality defects, warranty claims or weld failures.
• Define, implement, and track the effectiveness of Corrective and Preventive Actions to drive continuous improvement.

The Role

• Welding Inspection: CSWIP 3.1 or higher is essential.
• Previous experience in a senior quality control or inspection role.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• The ability to read and understand technical drawings/specifications.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• The confidence to identify and report quality issues