Senior Quality Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, to join a well-established manufacturing business on a permanent basis. Salary is £40,000–£50,000 per year, with Monday–Friday days.

You will lead the Quality Inspection Team on the shop floor, own inspection and release decisions, manage customer quality issues, and drive continuous improvement using structured problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Whys and Fishbone.

Qualifications

• Senior/Lead Quality Engineer experience in a high-reliability manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading Quality Inspectors or technical quality teams.
• Strong root cause analysis and corrective action skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership to the Quality Inspection Team and wider manufacturing operation.
• Take accountability for inspection performance and product release decisions.
• Stop processes where quality is at risk and embed right-first-time standards.
• Serve as senior point of contact for all customer-facing quality matters.
• Lead customer communications regarding non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Present investigation findings, root causes, and improvement plans clearly.
• Lead customer visits, audits, and performance review meetings.
• Drive containment, corrective, and preventive actions to eliminate repeat defects.
• Use quality data to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and quality escapes.
• Coach and develop Quality Engineers, Inspectors, and teams.
• Ensure compliance with accreditations, customer requirements, and internal quality systems.

Skills

Senior/Lead Quality EngineerExperience

Quality leadership

Root cause analysis

Audits & regulatory quality

Customer quality experience

Data-driven quality

Tools

SPC tools

Quality management software

Root cause analysis tools

Job description

A Senior Quality Engineer is required in Tewkesbury for a permanent, full-time position within a manufacturing organisation. The salary ranges from £40,000 to £50,000 annually, depending on experience, with standard Monday-to-Friday hours.

Senior Quality Engineer required in Tewkesbury , Gloucestershire to join a high-performing manufacturing organisation. Salary: £40,000–£50,000 per annum, Hours: Monday to Friday (days) , Contract: Permanent opportunity with an immediate start.

Pertemps are recruiting for a Senior Quality Engineer to join a well-established and technically advanced manufacturing business supplying into demanding customer sectors.

This is a senior, visible role within the Quality function, offering real authority, customer interaction, and the opportunity to drive measurable quality improvements across the operation. This position would suit an experienced Quality professional who thrives on leadership, enjoys being present on the shop floor, and is confident acting as the senior quality voice with customers, auditors, and internal stakeholders.

Key Duties

• Providing strong, visible leadership to the Quality Inspection Team and wider manufacturing operation
• Taking full accountability for inspection performance, quality control, and product release decisions
• Stopping processes where quality is at risk and embedding right-first-time standards
• Acting as the senior point of contact for all customer-facing quality matters
• Leading customer communication regarding non-conformances, concessions, and corrective actions
• Presenting investigation findings, root causes, and improvement plans clearly and professionally
• Leading customer visits, audits, and performance review meetings
• Managing complex quality investigations using structured problem-solving tools (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone)
• Driving containment, corrective, and preventive actions to eliminate repeat defects
• Using quality data (SPC, yield, scrap, defect trends) to identify risks and improvement opportunities
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, rework, and quality escapes
• Coaching and developing Quality Engineers, Inspectors, and operational teams
• Ensuring compliance with accreditations, customer requirements, and internal quality systems

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Quality Engineer within a high-reliability or regulated manufacturing environment
• Demonstrable experience leading and developing Quality Inspectors or technical quality teams
• Strong background managing customer quality issues, investigations, and corrective actions
• High level of expertise in root cause analysis and defect prevention
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage customers and senior leadership
• Strong leadership presence with the confidence to challenge and influence across departments
• Data-driven approach with a focus on measurable quality improvement

Essentials

• Experience within a regulated manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, investigations, and audit requirements
• High attention to detail with a proactive, risk-based mindset
• Ability to work cross-functionally and lead by example on the shop floor

Pay & Benefits

• £40,000–£50,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Permanent, stable role within a growing and technically advanced organisation
• Opportunity to take ownership of quality performance and customer relationships
• Strong leadership position with scope to influence and improve systems and culture
• Supportive working environment with a focus on continuous improvement