Senior Quality Engineer - Lead QA & Continuous Improvement

Manucomm Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to drive product excellence and improve processes. Responsibilities include leading investigations, conducting risk assessments, and working closely with suppliers and operations. Ideal candidates have experience in quality or process engineering within manufacturing, and a good understanding of QMS and standards. The position offers a salary of up to £60,000 plus benefits including holidays and a pension plan.

Benefits

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension: 4% employer / 5% employee

Christmas & New Year shutdown

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality or process engineering role within manufacturing.
• Confident investigator with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communicator who thrives working with operations and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Be the main point of contact for customer and supplier quality issues.
• Lead investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain process risk assessments.
• Drive continuous improvement using LEAN, Six Sigma, and WCM tools.
• Track and analyse quality KPIs, identifying actions for improvement.
• Support NPI and help shape robust processes from day one.
• Deliver training and promote strong quality standards on site.
• Identify and implement smart error-proofing (poka-yoke) solutions.

Skills

Quality or process engineering experience

Understanding of QMS and standards (ISO 9001, ISO 13485)

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Experience in high-care environments

Proactive hands-on approach

Job description

A fast-growing manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to drive product excellence and improve processes. Responsibilities include leading investigations, conducting risk assessments, and working closely with suppliers and operations. Ideal candidates have experience in quality or process engineering within manufacturing, and a good understanding of QMS and standards. The position offers a salary of up to £60,000 plus benefits including holidays and a pension plan.