Senior Quality Engineer

manucomm recruitment; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer in Bridgwater to lead quality initiatives, enhance processes, and ensure compliance with QMS standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing and be proficient in analytical problem-solving. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000 and various benefits including holidays and pension contributions.

Benefits

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension: 4% employer / 5% employee

Christmas & New Year shutdown

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality or process engineering role within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of QMS and standards like ISO 9001 and 13485.
• Confident investigator with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Be the main point of contact for customer and supplier quality issues.
• Lead investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement using LEAN, Six Sigma, and WCM tools.

Skills

Quality Engineering

QMS Standards (ISO 9001, ISO 13485)

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Communication Skills

Continuous Improvement

Job description

Senior Quality Engineer‑ Bridgwater

Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE + Benefits

Join a fast-growing manufacturing company as a Quality Engineer, and play a key role in driving product excellence, improving processes, and strengthening relationships with customers and suppliers. You'll lead risk assessments, tackle quality challenges head-on, support continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure issues are addressed quickly and effectively. Working closely with operations, you'll be the go-to expert for production-related quality matters and a key player in enhancing our overall quality performance.

Senior Quality Engineer responsibilities:

• Be the main point of contact for customer and supplier quality issues.
• Lead investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain process risk assessments.
• Drive continuous improvement using LEAN, Six Sigma, and WCM tools.
• Track and analyze quality KPIs, identifying actions for improvement.
• Support NPI and help shape robust processes from day one.
• Deliver training and promote strong quality standards on‑site.
• Identify and implement smart error‑proofing (poka‑yoke) solutions.

Senior Quality Engineer Skills/Experience Required:

• Experience in a quality or process engineering role within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of QMS and standards (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, etc.).
• Confident investigator with excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communicator who thrives working with operations and suppliers.
• Experience in high‑care environments (food, medical, etc.) is a bonus.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with real ownership of your work.

Senior Quality Engineer Salary and Benefits

• Up to £60k salary (DOE)
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Pension: 4% employer / 5% employee
• Christmas & New Year shutdown

If the role is of interest, then please send your CV today.