Senior Quality Engineer

Rotork; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative working environment

Opportunity to make a real impact

Job summary

A global engineering leader in Leeds is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to enhance product quality and compliance. This hands-on role involves leading investigations into quality issues, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and maintaining the Quality Management System compliant with ISO standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in a manufacturing setting, be passionate about quality, and possess strong problem-solving skills. Opportunities exist for impactful contributions to overall quality culture and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and ISO 80079-34 quality system requirements.
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into customer complaints and quality issues.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Manage supplier quality, including audits and improvements.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System.
• Conduct internal and process audits.

Skills

Quality System Requirements

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Job description

Rotork UK Ltd is looking for an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to become a key member of our Quality Department at our Leeds manufacturing facility. This is a highly visible, hands‑on role where you'll play a crucial part in strengthening product quality, developing robust processes, and supporting our continued growth.

You'll work collaboratively across functions – partnering with Operations, Engineering, and Suppliers – to drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance, and embed a strong quality culture throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into customer complaints, concerns, and internal quality issues
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective and preventative actions (RCCA)
• Manage supplier quality, including approvals, audits, and supply‑chain improvement
• Support part qualification and change management (PPAP / sample approval)
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001, ISO 80079-34, CSA standards
• Conduct internal and process audits
• Manage non‑conformances across customer, supplier, internal, and audit activities
• Support continuous improvement and new product introduction (NPI) projects
• Promote quality awareness and Health & Safety across the business

Qualifications

• Experienced Quality Engineer within a manufacturing environment
• Strong Experience of Quality System Requirements – ISO09001 & ISO80079-34
• Strong problem‑solving and stakeholder engagement skills
• Confident working cross‑functionally and with suppliers
• Passionate about quality, compliance, and continuous improvement

Why Rotork?

• Global engineering leader
• Collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to make a real impact on product quality and customer satisfaction