Senior Quality Engineer (Injection Moulding)

Interaction Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer for their client based in Northampton. The ideal candidate will lead quality assurance processes, conduct audits, and drive compliance with ISO standards. Experience in injection moulding and strong leadership skills are essential. The role offers competitive salary and benefits, including overtime and training opportunities.

Benefits

Overtime available

Training & development opportunities

Internal progression routes

Company pension scheme

Company sick pay

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior quality role within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ISO9001 and IATF16949 standards.
• Skilled in quality tools such as 8D, FMEA, PPAP, APQP, and Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support quality assurance across departments.
• Conduct internal audits and assist with external/customer audits.
• Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage documentation and compliance with ISO standards.
• Oversee product verification, reporting, and customer returns.
• Support production checks and dispatch quality processes.

Skills

Proven experience in a senior quality role within manufacturing

Strong knowledge of ISO9001 and IATF16949 standards

Skilled in quality tools such as 8D, FMEA, PPAP, APQP, and Six Sigma

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills

Auditor training and experience with automotive quality systems

Experience in rubber/plastic injection moulding

Experience in rubber/plastic injection moulding

Job description

Overview

Role: Senior Quality Engineer (Injection Moulding)

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire

Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum + Overtime & Bonus

Hours: Monday–Thursday: 8:00am–5:00pm, Friday: 8:00am–1:00pm (39 hours/week)

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

The Package

• Overtime available
• Training & development opportunities
• Internal progression routes | Leadership/Management
• Company pension scheme
• Company sick pay

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support quality assurance across departments
• Conduct internal audits and assist with external/customer audits
• Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage documentation and compliance with ISO standards
• Oversee product verification, reporting, and customer returns
• Support production checks and despatch quality processes

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a senior quality role within manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of ISO9001 and IATF16949 standards
• Skilled in quality tools such as 8D, FMEA, PPAP, APQP, and Six Sigma
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Auditor training and experience with automotive quality systems (desirable)
• Experience in rubber/plastic injection moulding is a plus

Interaction Recruitment: We have specialist consultants across various industries within the UK, including but not limited to, Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial, and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support.

For more information or to apply, contact us on:

• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Thank you for taking the time — we look forward to speaking with you soon.

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