Senior Quality Engineer – Lead Quality & Continuous Improvement

Next Generation; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

Free uniform

Free drinks

Pension Scheme

Death in service x2 annual salary

Staff referral programme

Development opportunities

Job summary

Next Generation is recruiting a Quality Engineer in Tewkesbury to lead quality across a manufacturing operation. You will coach the Quality Inspection Team, determine release decisions, and ensure the highest quality standards are maintained on the shop floor while representing the company to customers.

The role demands strong problem-solving, experience with complex PCB processes, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement and compliance with required audits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience as a Senior Quality Engineer (Essential)
• Knowledge of multi-layer PCB, HDI, controlled impedance and surface finishing processes (Essential)
• Experience with diverse supply chains (Aerospace, Automotive, Medical, Defence) (Essential)
• Ability to use quality tools such as RCA, 8D, NCR and CAPA (Essential)
• Internal and external auditing experience (Essential)
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) to liaise with customers and teams (Essential)

Responsibilities

• Provide strong, visible leadership for Quality Inspection Team and manufacturing operation.
• Take accountability for inspection performance, quality control and product release decisions.
• Lead a right-first-time, zero-defect quality culture across departments.
• Challenge production to maintain quality despite schedule pressure or cost targets.
• Serve as senior quality point of contact for customers and audits.
• Lead customer communications on quality issues, concessions, and corrective actions.
• Present investigation findings and action plans to customers and leadership.
• Lead customer quality visits and supplier audits with professional delivery.
• Drive 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone analyses for root causes and corrective actions.
• Track defects and implement permanent corrective actions across the factory.
• Utilise SPC, yield and defect data to identify risks and improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce defects and waste.
• Coach Quality Engineers and inspectors to strengthen capability.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and quality system documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Quality culture

Customer communication

Root cause analysis

8D

5 Whys

Fishbone analysis

SPC

Tools

NCR

CAPA

RCA

Job description

Next Generation is recruiting a Quality Engineer in Tewkesbury to lead quality across a manufacturing operation. You will coach the Quality Inspection Team, determine release decisions, and ensure the highest quality standards are maintained on the shop floor while representing the company to customers.

The role demands strong problem-solving, experience with complex PCB processes, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement and compliance with required audits.