Senior Quality Engineer

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

31 days holiday

Pension

Professional development

Discounts portal

Wellbeing portal

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Job summary

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. You will lead the Quality Inspection Team and broader manufacturing operation to ensure fully compliant, high-quality products, driving CAPAs and continuous improvement.

The role is site-based, with strong emphasis on customer liaison, audits, and data-driven quality management. A track record in high-reliability environments and leadership of quality engineers is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Senior/Lead Quality Engineer in PCB/electronics/high-reliability environments.
• Strong ability to lead customer quality issues, investigations and CAPAs.
• Experience managing and developing quality/inspection teams.
• Expertise in root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
• Excellent communication to present complex issues to customers and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Quality Inspection Team and manufacturing operation.
• Own inspection performance, product release, and quality control; stop processes if quality is at risk.
• Promote right-first-time, zero-defect culture across departments.
• Serve as senior contact for customer quality matters and build trust.
• Lead customer communications on quality issues, non-conformances, concessions and corrective actions.
• Present investigation findings and improvement plans to customers and auditors.
• Lead customer audits, visits and performance reviews with strong preparation.
• Lead complex investigations using structured problem-solving tools.
• Drive containment, corrective and preventive actions to protect customers.

Skills

Leadership

Quality control

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

SPC

PFMEA

APQP

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Tools

8D

Fishbone diagram

Job description

Senior Quality Engineer Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire £45,000 - £55,000 Per Annum Excellent Benefits! We at JKR are recruiting a Senior Quality Engineer for a forward-thinking electronics manufacturing company based in Tewkesbury! This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring customers consistently receive fully compliant, high-quality products through strong leadership, robust quality control, and proactive issue resolution. This is a full-time, site-based role.

Senior Quality Engineer Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strong, visible leadership for the Quality Inspection Team and wider manufacturing operation, setting clear standards and expectations
• Take full accountability for inspection performance, product release, and quality control, stopping processes where quality is at risk
• Champion a right-first-time, zero-defect culture across all departments
• Act as the senior point of contact for customer quality matters, building trust and long-term confidence
• Lead all customer-facing communication relating to quality issues, non-conformances, concessions, and corrective actions
• Present investigation findings, root causes, and improvement plans to customers, auditors, and senior leadership
• Lead customer audits, visits, and performance reviews, ensuring strong preparation and delivery
• Take ownership of complex investigations using structured problem-solving tools (e.g. 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone)
• Drive containment, corrective, and preventive actions to protect customers and eliminate defects
• Analyse quality data (SPC, yield, scrap, defect trends) to identify risks and drive improvements
• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce defects, rework, and quality escapes
• Coach and develop Quality Engineers, Inspectors, and operational teams
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, customer requirements, and audit expectations

Senior Quality Engineer Core Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Senior or Lead Quality Engineer role within PCB manufacturing, electronics, or a high-reliability environment
• Strong experience leading customer quality issues, investigations, and corrective actions
• Demonstrable experience managing and developing quality or inspection teams
• High level of expertise in root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex issues clearly to customers and senior stakeholders

Senior Quality Engineer Skills & Experience:

• Experience with multilayer PCB, HDI, controlled impedance, and surface finishes
• Background in aerospace, defence, medical, or automotive industries
• Knowledge of SPC, PFMEA, and APQP
• Experience with internal and external audits
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify risks and implement preventive actions
• Proven ability to analyse and present quality and compliance data effectively
• Strong influencing and stakeholder engagement skills

Senior Quality Engineer Working Hours & Benefits:

• 08:30-17:00 Monday-Thursday
• 08:30-16:00 Fridays
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
• 31 days' holiday including Bank Holidays
• Pension - 3% employer 5% employee
• Paid professional development
• Discounts and savings portal
• Wellbeing portal
• Cycle to Work
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance policy

If you’re a driven quality professional looking to step into a highly visible, impactful leadership role within a forward-thinking manufacturing environment, this could be a fantastic opportunity.