Senior Quality Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a progressive company as a Senior Quality Engineer, where you will lead quality initiatives in a sustainable manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for driving adherence to ISO management systems and fostering continuous improvement while working with leading global brands. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a rapidly expanding organization focused on reducing environmental impact.

Benefits

Support for additional certifications

Professional development opportunities

Working with premium global brands

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 management systems.
• Manufacturing environment experience.
• Experience with quality tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audits across ISO management systems.
• Drive Non-Conformance Process including customer complaints.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Skills

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Problem-solving mindset

Collaborative approach

Education

Lead or Internal Auditor qualifications (ISO 9001 essential)

Tools

8D

FMEA

SPC

Job description

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Senior Quality Engineer, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Client: GenPhoenix

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Drive quality excellence and build your career at Gen Phoenix, where we're transforming leather waste into premium sustainable materials used by global brands like Coach, Dr. Martens, and Daimler.

About Gen Phoenix

We're revolutionising the sustainable materials industry in our state-of-the-art £70m manufacturing facility powered by 100% renewable energy. Since 2007, we've saved over 10,000 tonnes of leather waste from landfill, creating high-performance materials that rival the originals without compromise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead internal audits across our ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 Management Systems
• Drive our Non-Conformance Process, including customer complaints and supplier quality
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions
• Maintain documentation integrity for ISO management systems
• Provide quality assurance to our Senior Management Team during rapid growth

What You'll Need:

• Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 management systems
• Lead or Internal Auditor qualifications (ISO 9001 essential)
• Experience with quality tools like 8D, FMEA, and SPC
• Manufacturing environment experience
• Problem-solving mindset and collaborative approach

At Gen Phoenix, we're growing rapidly from 160 employees, creating exceptional opportunities for advancement:

• Develop specialised expertise in sustainable manufacturing quality systems
• Progress to Quality Manager or expand into broader operational leadership
• Work directly with premium global brands, building valuable industry connections
• Gain cross-functional experience across our innovative production processes
• Receive support for additional certifications and professional development

Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Ready to grow your Quality career while making a meaningful environmental impact? Join us in making material circularity possible at an epic scale.