Senior Quality Engineer: Lead QA, NPI & CI in Manufacturing

THE COLLECTIVE NETWORK LIMITED; England; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Collective Network Limited is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer in Northamptonshire to lead a team of Quality Engineers and drive excellence in manufacturing quality. This hands-on role focuses on mentoring, process improvement, and ensuring products meet the highest standards.

You will oversee prototype quality planning, lead problem-solving activities, and collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering to sustain top-tier quality across operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing quality roles.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015; AS9100 experience would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of CMM programming, inspection processes and problem-solving techniques.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Quality Engineering duties/team.
• Oversee quality planning for prototype projects, including CMM programming, inspection strategies and gauging.
• Investigate non-conformances, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Support NPI and APQP activities, ensuring quality requirements are met throughout the process.
• Lead 8D problem-solving activities and resolve customer quality concerns.
• Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and relevant quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Tools

CMM programming

Inspection processes

Job description

The Collective Network Limited is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer in Northamptonshire to lead a team of Quality Engineers and drive excellence in manufacturing quality. This hands-on role focuses on mentoring, process improvement, and ensuring products meet the highest standards.

You will oversee prototype quality planning, lead problem-solving activities, and collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering to sustain top-tier quality across operations.