Senior Quality Engineer

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Three days' paid volunteering leave

Group Inclusion Plan

Job summary

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, based in the WMFTS UK facility in Falmouth, is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to join our Quality Assurance team. You will drive quality improvement across processes, collaborating with production, supply chain, design and engineering to embed quality in new and existing workflows.

You will lead investigations into non-conformances, analyse data for trends, support PPAP activities with suppliers, and help manage corrective actions while maintaining

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality Engineering role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to investigation and improvement.
• Experience using manufacturing quality tools such as SPC, Risk Analysis, 8D and CAPA.
• The ability to influence, collaborate and build effective working relationships across diverse teams.
• A passion for quality and a desire to make a measurable impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into non-conformances, working with cross-functional teams to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Analyse quality data, identify trends, and use insights to drive continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
• Collaborate with suppliers on PPAP (Product and Process Approval) activities and product/process validation.
• Manage supplier corrective action requests and support supplier quality improvement activities.
• Support customer requests, complaints, and audits, helping to maintain the highest quality standards and customer satisfaction.
• Use your expertise to positively influence change across a broad range of manufacturing processes and business functions.

Skills

Quality engineering

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Influence & collaboration

Passion for quality

Tools

SPC

Risk Analysis

8D

CAPA

Job description

Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer
Location: WMFTS WM - UK - Bickland Water Road
Location Type: On-Site
Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/
Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com/
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.
When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit our website to learn more.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Quality Engineer to join our dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities:
Make Quality Matter. Drive Improvement. Shape the Future.
At Watson-Marlow, quality is at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for a passionate and proactive Senior Quality Engineer to join our Quality Assurance team in Falmouth. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving quality improvements across the business, working with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure quality is embedded into both new and existing processes.
If you thrive on solving problems, using data to influence change, and collaborating with others to deliver excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Senior Quality Engineer, you'll be instrumental in supporting and enhancing our quality systems and continuous improvement activities. You'll:

• Lead investigations into non-conformances, working with cross-functional teams to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Analyse quality data, identify trends, and use insights to drive continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
• Collaborate with suppliers on PPAP (Product and Process Approval) activities and product/process validation.
• Manage supplier corrective action requests and support supplier quality improvement activities.
• Support customer requests, complaints, and audits, helping to maintain the highest quality standards and customer satisfaction.
• Use your expertise to positively influence change across a broad range of manufacturing processes and business functions.

Who You'll Be Working With
This is a highly collaborative role where you'll build strong relationships across the organisation.
You'll work closely with colleagues in:

• Production and Manufacturing
• Supply Chain
• Design and Engineering
• Quality Assurance
• Supplier and Customer organisations

You'll engage with stakeholders at all levels, supporting onsite audits and driving a culture where quality is everyone's responsibility.
Skills/Experience:
We're looking for someone who combines technical expertise with a genuine passion for quality and continuous improvement. You'll bring:

• Experience in a Quality Engineering role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to investigation and improvement.
• Experience using manufacturing quality tools such as SPC, Risk Analysis, 8D and CAPA.
• The ability to influence, collaborate and build effective working relationships across diverse teams.
• A passion for quality and a desire to make a measurable impact.

At Watson-Marlow, we believe in taking care of our colleagues. We offer a generous benefits package, including:

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• A generous holiday allowance
• Three days' paid volunteering leave
• Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan

Everyone is Included at Spirax Group
We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone's contribution is valued - across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique.
We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working.
We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so we have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments. These include

• Gender-neutral parental leave
• 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave
• Paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse
• Menopause-friendly workplace principles and more

Learn more at spiraxgroup.com/inclusion .
We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.Company Overview
At Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we are driven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to make a difference. As a world leader in manufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies for the life sciences and process industries, we offer a wide range of products, including tubing, specialised filling systems and products for single-use applications.
Our shared Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 116 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones!
Our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included.