Senior Quality Engineer - Manufacturing CI Lead (Onsite)

Nicholas Associates; Coalville; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Xmas shutdown

7.5% pension

4x salary death in service

Job summary

Nicholas Associates is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer in Coalville to lead the quality team and ensure products meet the highest standards. The role partners with production to strengthen quality, reduce defects, and drive operational excellence across the factory.

The successful candidate will oversee inspections, root-cause analyses, supplier audits, and the development of quality systems, working to minimise disruptions and support new product introductions.

Qualifications

• Experience in a mechanical assembly environment.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Experience with measuring equipment and quality control tooling.
• Proficiency in MS Word/Excel; familiarity with Access and ERP/MRP systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-despatch inspections and approve finished products.
• Apply statistical analysis and root-cause techniques to investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure supplied and manufactured products meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve non-conformances and drive continuous improvement.
• Support production by minimising quality-related disruptions and reporting quality trends.
• Provide inspection support and carry out supplier audits when required.
• Support new product introduction from design review through to production.
• Develop, maintain and audit quality systems, procedures, and TQM reporting.
• Lead and develop the onsite Quality team, ensuring effective support for production targets.
• Identify training needs and build team capability and flexibility across the site.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Root-cause analysis

Engineering drawing interpretation

Word and Excel proficiency

ERP/MRP knowledge

Quality assurance

Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Nicholas Associates is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer in Coalville to lead the quality team and ensure products meet the highest standards. The role partners with production to strengthen quality, reduce defects, and drive operational excellence across the factory.

The successful candidate will oversee inspections, root-cause analyses, supplier audits, and the development of quality systems, working to minimise disruptions and support new product introductions.