Senior Quality Engineer

ASC Connections; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established precision engineering company in England is seeking a dedicated Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have experience in production quality engineering and strong knowledge of ISO standards. The position offers a salary of up to £45,000, flexible working hours, and additional benefits. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking manufacturing business.

Benefits

25+8 Days holiday

Health Cash Plan

Flexi hours

2pm Friday finish

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Production Quality Engineering within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards (9001/13485) with experience managing QMS.
• Skilled in implementing corrective and preventive actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality initiatives and ensure KPIs are achieved.
• Oversee a team of Shift Quality Controllers.
• Manage the 8D program and drive closure on open actions.

Skills

Production Quality Engineering

ISO standards knowledge

Six Sigma methodologies

Root cause analysis

Tools

Metrology equipment

MS Office

MRP systems

Job description

A well-established precision engineering company specialising in plastic injection moulding is looking for a dedicated Senior Quality Engineer to join its growing team. Supplying technically complex components to industries including medical, electronics, water management, and defence, the company has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability.

As the Senior Quality Engineer, you'll be a key member of the Operations team, leading quality initiatives, ensuring KPIs are achieved, and driving continuous improvement. You'll oversee a team of Shift Quality Controllers and ensure all products meet customer expectations through effective issue investigation and swift resolution.

The package includes up to £45,000, 25+8 Days holiday, Health Cash Plan, and 37.5 hours per week with flexi hours and a 2pm Friday finish.

Key duties of the Senior Quality Engineer:

• Actively contribute to the Operations Team, supporting quality KPIs and continuous improvement goals.
• Support NPI and daily production quality, ensuring products meet customer specifications.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Manage the 8D program, driving closure of all open actions.
• Lead the Quality Controller team, providing hands-on support in controller and basic metrology duties when required.
• Own quality concerns end-to-end - managing non-conformance, concessions, rework design, and investigations through to customer resolution.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in Production Quality Engineering within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideally plastics.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards (9001/13485) with hands-on experience managing QMS and conducting internal audits.
• Skilled in Six Sigma methodologies, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Confident in customer liaison, supporting new business introductions and engineering changes from a quality perspective.
• Proficient in reading engineering drawings, using metrology equipment, and working with MS Office and MRP systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality assurance to make a meaningful impact within a forward-thinking manufacturing business.

ASC Connections Ltd is committed to equal opportunity and diversity.