Senior Quality Engineer

Hunter Selection; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension contribution

Life assurance (3x salary)

Company sick pay

33 days holiday

Ongoing training and career developm

Job summary

Hunter Selection is collaborating with a leading manufacturer in Droitwich to recruit a Senior Quality Engineer who will join the quality leadership team. You will drive quality improvements, support customer requirements, lead quality investigations, and develop a culture of continuous improvement within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

The role offers excellent benefits including enhanced pension, life assurance, sick pay and 33 days holiday, with ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality Engineer or Senior Quality Engineer role within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 standards.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis, 8D, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC and MSA.
• Background in machining, assembly or precision engineering environments.
• Proven ability to lead improvement projects and collaborate across teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Six Sigma qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Quality Engineers and Technicians.
• Manage customer quality issues and corrective action activities.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis and 8D investigations.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System.
• Lead internal audits and support external audits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes.
• Monitor quality performance using SPC, MSA and key metrics.
• Support supplier quality activities and risk reduction programmes.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

8D Investigations

Quality Leadership

AS9100 / ISO 9001

Stakeholder Management

Six Sigma (advantageous)

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Senior Quality Engineer

£55,000 - £60,000 + Excellent Benefits | Droitwich

The Opportunity

A leading manufacturer is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to join its quality leadership team. This role offers the opportunity to drive quality improvements, support customer requirements, lead quality investigations, and develop a culture of continuous improvement within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Quality Engineers and Technicians.
• Manage customer quality issues and corrective action activities.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis and 8D investigations.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System.
• Lead internal audits and support external audits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes.
• Monitor quality performance using SPC, MSA and key metrics.
• Support supplier quality activities and risk reduction programmes.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a Quality Engineer or Senior Quality Engineer position within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 standards.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis, 8D, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC and MSA.
• Background in machining, assembly or precision engineering environments.
• Proven ability to lead improvement projects and collaborate across teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Six Sigma qualification is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline, or
• Equivalent experience within a quality-focused manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• £55,000 - £60,000 salary
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Company sick pay
• 33 days holiday
• Ongoing training and career development
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