Senior Quality Engineer

Nicholas Associates; Coalville; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Xmas shutdown

7.5% pension

4x salary death in service

Job summary

Nicholas Associates is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer in Coalville to lead the quality team and ensure products meet the highest standards. The role partners with production to strengthen quality, reduce defects, and drive operational excellence across the factory.

The successful candidate will oversee inspections, root-cause analyses, supplier audits, and the development of quality systems, working to minimise disruptions and support new product introductions.

Qualifications

• Experience in a mechanical assembly environment.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Experience with measuring equipment and quality control tooling.
• Proficiency in MS Word/Excel; familiarity with Access and ERP/MRP systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-despatch inspections and approve finished products.
• Apply statistical analysis and root-cause techniques to investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure supplied and manufactured products meet quality standards.
• Collaborate 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 from design review through to production.
• Develop, maintain and audit 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.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Root-cause analysis

Engineering drawing interpretation

Word and Excel proficiency

ERP/MRP knowledge

Quality assurance

Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

ERP/MRP systems

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.