Senior Quality Engineer

Round-Peg Solutions (RPS); Lincoln; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing company in Lincoln is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead a team of quality professionals and drive site-level QC strategy. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience in regulated manufacturing and expertise in metrology and GD&T. This is an opportunity to shape the long-term quality strategy within a globally recognized group offering a clear progression path.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in quality within regulated manufacturing, ideally aerospace.
• Deep knowledge of GD&T, metrology and inspection processes.
• A hands-on leadership style, confident working on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of 30+ quality professionals.
• Manage metrology, inspection and GD&T.
• Drive compliance to AS9100 and ISO standards.

Skills

Leadership in quality management

Metrology

GD&T knowledge

Root cause analysis methodologies

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

HNC/HND/Apprenticeship/Degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Are you a Senior Quality Engineer with leadership experience, ready to take the lead in a senior-level role within a highly regulated, precision engineering environment?

We’re recruiting a Senior Quality Engineer to work with a globally recognised aerospace manufacturing business based in Lincoln, operating under a multi-billion-dollar industrial group who are rapidly growing.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Senior Quality Engineer, you will oversee a team of 30+ quality professionals and own site-level QC strategy. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the training, development, and performance of a large QC team
• Managing metrology, inspection and GD&T
• Leading MRB activities and supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions activities
• Driving compliance to AS9100, ISO9001, AS9102, NADCAP, and ISO14001
• Embedding a quality-first mindset, and continuous improvement activities across engineering, production, and leadership team

What You’ll Need as Senior Quality Engineer

• HNC/HND/Apprenticeship/Degree in an Engineering discipline
• Proven leadership experience in quality within regulated manufacturing, ideally aerospace
• Deep knowledge of GD&T, metrology and inspection processes
• Strong expertise in RCA methodologies such as 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa
• A hands-on leadership style, confident working on the shop floor and engaging at senior levels

As Senior Quality Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to shape long-term quality strategy, and be part of a globally recognised group with strong financial backing and a clear progression path! Please apply today!