Senior Quality Engineer

Ltek Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Latek Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to own the Quality function, driving continuous improvement, compliance, and operational excellence. This senior role reports to the Managing Director and operates across quality strategy, performance, and customer-facing quality activities.

You will lead the Quality department, maintain the QMS to AS9100/ EN9100 standards, and act as a senior team member shaping business decisions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Manager or Senior Quality Engineer.
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100 / aerospace quality standards.
• Experience in root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Engineering or Quality qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quality department, setting direction and driving performance.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with AS9100 / EN9100 standards.
• Act as a key member of the Senior Management Team, contributing to business strategy and decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace and customer-specific quality requirements.
• Oversee FAIRs, PPAP submissions, control plans, and quality documentation.
• Drive root cause analysis using tools such as 8D and Ishikawa.
• Monitor and improve supplier quality performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost, and efficiency.
• Develop and report on KPIs to measure quality performance.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the Quality team.
• Act as the main point of contact for customers on all quality-related matters.

Skills

AS9100 / aerospace quality standards

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Quality management

Communication

Education

Engineering or Quality qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) or equivalent experience

Job description

Senior Quality Engineer

This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director, where you will take full ownership of the Quality function and play a key role in driving continuous improvement, compliance, and operational excellence across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Quality Engineer

• Lead and manage the Quality department, setting direction and driving performance
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with AS9100 / EN9100 standards
• Act as a key member of the Senior Management Team, contributing to business strategy and decision-making
• Ensure compliance with aerospace and customer-specific quality requirements
• Oversee FAIRs, PPAP submissions, control plans, and quality documentation
• Drive root cause analysis using tools such as 8D and Ishikawa
• Monitor and improve supplier quality performance
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost, and efficiency
• Develop and report on KPIs to measure quality performance
• Manage, mentor, and develop the Quality team
• Act as the main point of contact for customers on all quality-related matters

About You

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Quality Manager or Senior Quality Engineer
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100 / aerospace quality standards
• Experience in root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Engineering or Quality qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) or equivalent experience

Desirable:

• Auditor certification (AS9100 / ISO9001)
• Background in aerospace manufacturing (machining, assembly, composites, or electronics)
• Experience working within an SME environment
• Hands-on, proactive approach to problem-solving

What's on Offer

• Salary of £45,000 - £50,000
• Senior leadership position with real influence
• Opportunity to shape and develop the Quality function
• Collaborative and supportive working environment