Senior Quality Engineer

Ganymede; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance initiatives with the potential to progress to a Quality Manager role. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in manufacturing, strong communication skills, and familiarity with ISO standards. This opportunity is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in a collaborative culture.

Benefits

£40,000 - £45,000 salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus birthday off

Company pension contribution

Work-life balance with early finishes on Fridays

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quality Engineer in a manufacturing or engineering setting.
• Ability to read complex engineering drawings.
• Strong communication skills and high computer literacy.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Familiarity with quality tools and documentation processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Business Management System (BMS) to ISO standards.
• Conduct internal and external audits and liaise with suppliers.
• Produce detailed quality reports and documentation.
• Drive quality objectives and support cross-functional teams.
• Use advanced measuring equipment including Faro arms and CMMs.
• Analyse and distribute quality assurance statistical data.

Skills

Proven experience as a Senior Quality Engineer

Strong communication skills

High computer literacy

Ability to read complex engineering drawings

Experience with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards

Familiarity with quality tools and documentation processes

Job description

Overview

Senior Quality Engineer

Location: Redditch | Reference: BP 218

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 • Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays + your birthday off • Pension: Company contribution • Work-Life Balance: Early finish every Friday at 12:15pm

The Role

Senior Quality Engineer - Progression to Quality Manager

Are you a quality-driven professional ready to take the next step in your career? A well-established and expanding engineering and manufacturing business in the West Midlands is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance initiatives and grow into a Quality Manager.

About the Business

This UK-based manufacturer is a leader in the design and production of air and liquid-cooled heat exchangers, serving a diverse international client base across sectors such as defence, automotive, industrial, and energy. With a strong reputation for technical innovation and customer satisfaction, the company is undergoing a period of growth and transformation, making this an exciting time to join.

The business prides itself on its collaborative culture, hands-on approach, and commitment to continuous improvement. You'll be working alongside experienced professionals in engineering, commercial, and purchasing teams to drive quality standards and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Business Management System (BMS) to ISO standards.
• Conduct internal and external audits and liaise with suppliers.
• Produce detailed quality reports and documentation (I.S.I.R., P.P.A.P.).
• Drive quality objectives and support cross-functional teams.
• Use advanced measuring equipment including Faro arms and CMMs.
• Analyse and distribute quality assurance statistical data.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Senior Quality Engineer in a manufacturing or engineering setting.
• Ability to read complex engineering drawings.
• Strong communication skills and high computer literacy.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Familiarity with quality tools and documentation processes.

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity for a Senior Quality Engineer to fast-track their career into a Quality Manager role. You'll be empowered to lead quality initiatives, influence company-wide standards, and make a lasting impact.

If you're a Senior Quality Engineer looking for career progression and the chance to lead quality strategy in a growing business, this is the role for you.

The Package

• Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
• Hours: 39 hours/week (Mon-Thurs: 7:15am-4:15pm, Fri: 7:15am-12:15pm)
• Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown)
• Birthday: Day off after qualifying period
• Pension: Company contribution after 3 months

ATA Recruitment are working exclusively with this client and we will be conducting a short list starting today.