Senior Quality Engineer

Plexus; Kelso; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology solutions provider located in Kelso is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer. This role ensures product compliance with industry standards and customer specifications while leading quality initiatives. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience and strong problem-solving skills. The company offers a collaborative work environment with comprehensive benefits including flexible working arrangements and a generous leave policy.

Benefits

Enhanced pension contributions

33 days of annual leave

Private medical insurance

Flexible Hybrid Working Available

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years related experience, or 3 years with a Master's degree.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and resolve customer quality issues.
• Drive analysis to reduce quality costs.
• Ensure compliance in manufacturing operations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Data analysis

Project leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Be You - Our people create our best Plexus.

Ingrained in our culture of inclusion is the philosophy that each individual offers diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that create great outcomes when we are united as a team.

We embrace the differences of all our colleagues, celebrate diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups and candidates, regardless of their background. We are proud to be registered as the Disability Confident committed employer, and we recruit purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Who we are and what we do?

We help our customers deliver products to the world which have a profound impact on people’s lives. From ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in-flight Wi-Fi, we help create products that build a better world. We’re a global team of experts who partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service.

Whether you’re looking to start, change, or advance your career find your path at Plexus and leave your mark on the world with us.

Plexus is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Quality Engineer to join our team in Kelso. This is a crucial role responsible for ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, complying with customer specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. You'll be a key player in maintaining our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Assurance: Serve as the primary point of contact for customer quality issues, leading investigations and providing timely, effective responses. Drive the creation of quality reports and corrective actions to address customer concerns.
• Drive Process Improvement: Lead analysis of quality data to identify opportunities for reducing scrap, rework, and other quality costs. Collaborate with engineering teams to implement systemic improvements.
• Ensure Compliance: Oversee our manufacturing operations to ensure continuous quality compliance. Lead containment efforts, develop inspection strategies, and ensure all necessary quality documentation and certifications are maintained.
• Provide Leadership: Offer technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to regional and site teams, helping them to effectively address quality challenges. Lead cross-functional projects aimed at improving our quality management system.

What We're Looking For

• A minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 3 years with a Master's degree, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with experience using structured tools to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills, with the ability to communicate findings to various stakeholders.
• Experience in designing and improving systems or processes, ensuring long-term sustainability.
• Excellent ability to lead projects and work effectively within a cross-functional team.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Apply today to become our next Senior Quality Engineer in Kelso!

Why you will love it?

At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication, and teamwork. Our employees work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries – helping our customers in creating the products that build a better world.

At Plexus, you will find:

• A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity
• Supportive leadership teams that value work-life balance through a flexible work environment
• An inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise
• Flexible career paths across a variety of disciplines
• Innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology that improves lives
• Through our commitment to local community involvement we encourage our employees to participate in outreach activities with charities, local schools, universities, and colleges and to promote careers in the STEM fields

Additionally, when you join, we want you to enjoy what you do and be rewarded for your contribution, so we have a range of attractive benefits on offer:

• Bespoke development plan
• Online learning and formal development programs
• Full-time, permanent employment contract
• Enhanced pension contributions
• 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
• Paid family leave
• Private medical insurance
• Group income protection insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Volunteer time off
• Flexible Hybrid Working Available (role dependent)
• Life assurance
• Occupational health
• Vision care discounts
• Discount schemes
• Company sick pay scheme
• Onsite gym/ discounted gym

Application Process

We don’t look for culture fit, but culture add. We value all the perspectives our team brings to the table, and we want to hear from YOU. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.