Senior Quality Engineer

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Coalville; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

7.5% pension

x4 salary death in service

Xmas shutdown

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group Limited is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead the quality team at our Coalville site. You will drive quality initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction, collaborate with production, and strengthen quality, reducing defects and driving operational excellence.

The role involves pre-despatch inspections, root-cause analysis, supplier audits, and support for new product introductions. Proficient use of MS Word/Excel and ERP/MRP familiarity are desirable assets.

Qualifications

• Experience using standard measuring equipment and reading engineering drawings.
• Strong computer literacy, especially MS Word and Excel; ERP/MRP familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-despatch inspections and approve finished products.
• Use statistical analysis and root-cause techniques to investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure supplied and manufactured products meet quality standards.
• Work with internal teams and suppliers to resolve non-conformances and drive continuous improvement.
• Support production by minimising quality-related disruptions and reporting quality trends.
• Provide inspection support and carry out supplier audits when required.

Skills

Measuring equipment

Reading drawings

MS Word and Excel

ERP/MRP familiarity

Job description

The basics:

Job Titles: Senior Quality Engineer

Industry: Mechanical Assembly - Engineering & Manufacturing

Location: Coalville

Salary: £48,000 + 10% bonus = £52,800

Hours: Monday to Thursday 6am to 2:30pm and Fridays 6am to 11:30am

Contracted hours: 37.5 per week

Holidays and Benefits: 33 days holiday, Xmas shut down, 7.5% pension, x4 salary death in service.

Overview:

Working for a large manufacturing business that have sites across the world we now require a Senior Quality Engineer to lead the quality team. This role will play a key part in improving customer satisfaction by ensuring products meet the highest quality standards. Partnering closely with production, they will lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen quality, reduce defects, and drive operational excellence across the factory.

Brief overview of duties:

• Conduct pre-despatch inspections and approve finished products.
• Use statistical analysis and root-cause techniques to investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure supplied and manufactured products meet quality standards.
• Work with internal teams and suppliers to resolve non-conformances and drive continuous improvement.
• Support production by minimising quality-related disruptions and reporting quality trends.
• Provide inspection support and carry out supplier audits when required.
• Support new product introduction and development projects from design review through to production.
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and auditing quality systems, procedures, and TQM reporting.
• Lead and develop the onsite Quality team, ensuring effective support for production targets.
• Identify training needs and build team capability and flexibility across the site.
• Travel to suppliers and other sites as required.

The ideal candidate / Senior Quality Engineer may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Previous experience working within a mechanical assembly environment - machine building or large machinery or similar. (machines include electrical and hydraulic components)
• Knowledge of production methods such as machining or fabrication would be advantageous.
• Experience using standard measuring equipment is essential and reading / interpreting engineering drawings.
• Strong computer literacy is essential, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel. Familiarity with Access and experience using ERP/MRP systems would be an advantage.

Commutable from:

Coalville, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Loughborough, Leicester and surrounding areas.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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