Senior Quality Engineer

Nicholas Associates; Stanton under Bardon; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Xmas shutdown

Pension 7.5%

Death in service 4x salary

Job summary

Nicholas Associates is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer for a large manufacturing operation in Coalville. You will lead the quality team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure products meet the highest quality standards while partnering with production to minimize defects.

The role requires strong experience in mechanical assembly environments, robust analytical skills, and leadership to guide the onsite quality team toward achieving production targets and quality excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical assembly/manufacturing environments.
• Experience using standard measuring equipment and reading engineering drawings.
• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills; familiarity with Access is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-despatch inspections and approve finished products.
• Use statistical analysis and root-cause techniques to investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure supplied and manufactured products meet quality standards.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen quality and drive operational excellence.
• Lead and develop onsite Quality team to support production targets.
• Audit quality systems, procedures, and TQM reporting.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Statistical analysis

Leadership

Tools

MS Excel

ERP/MRP

MS Word

Job description

The basics:

Job Titles: Senior Quality Engineer

Industry: Mechanical Assembly - Engineering & Manufacturing

Location: Coalville

Salary: £48,000 + 10% bonus = £52,800

Hours: Monday to Thursday 6am to 2:30pm and Fridays 6am to 11:30am

Contracted hours: 37.5 per week

Holidays and Benefits: 33 days holiday, Xmas shut down, 7.5% pension, x4 salary death in service.

Overview:

Working for a large manufacturing business that have sites across the world we now require a Senior Quality Engineer to lead the quality team. This role will play a key part in improving customer satisfaction by ensuring products meet the highest quality standards. Partnering closely with production, they will lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen quality, reduce defects, and drive operational excellence across the factory.

Brief overview of duties:

• Conduct pre-despatch inspections and approve finished products.
• Use statistical analysis and root-cause techniques to investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure supplied and manufactured products meet quality standards.
• Work with internal teams and suppliers to resolve non-conformances and drive continuous improvement.
• Support production by minimising quality-related disruptions and reporting quality trends.
• Provide inspection support and carry out supplier audits when required.
• Support new product introduction and development projects from design review through to production.
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and auditing quality systems, procedures, and TQM reporting.
• Lead and develop the onsite Quality team, ensuring effective support for production targets.
• Identify training needs and build team capability and flexibility across the site.
• Travel to suppliers and other sites as required.

The ideal candidate / Senior Quality Engineer may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Previous experience working within a mechanical assembly environment - machine building or large machinery or similar. (machines include electrical and hydraulic components)
• Knowledge of production methods such as machining or fabrication would be advantageous.
• Experience using standard measuring equipment is essential and reading / interpreting engineering drawings.
• Strong computer literacy is essential, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel. Familiarity with Access and experience using ERP/MRP systems would be an advantage.

Commutable from:

Coalville, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Loughborough, Leicester and surrounding areas.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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