Senior Quality Engineer (Process and Systems)

THOMAS Professional; Worle; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing business is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to enhance quality management across its UK operations. This role involves analysing quality data, leading root cause investigations, and supporting audits while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have proven experience in quality roles within regulated environments and should possess strong communication skills. The position offers competitive remuneration and an inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £45,000

9 day working fortnight

Sick pay

3% stakeholder employer pension contributions

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing quality or process-focused role in automotive, aerospace, or medical device sectors.
• Strong understanding of quality tools and systems, not just product inspection.
• Ability to read technical drawings and communicate design intent.
• Experience in structured QMS environments, preferably IATF 16949.
• Confident in engaging with production teams and stakeholders.
• Hands-on approach with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support maintaining and improving the Quality Management System in line with standards.
• Analyse quality data to identify faults and trends.
• Lead root cause investigations using quality tools.
• Review and improve procedures to prevent repeat issues.
• Conduct internal and external audits.
• Oversee calibration activities and quality reporting.
• Act as a quality presence within production.
• Support NPI and ensure quality considerations are embedded.
• Utilise QMS systems effectively.

Skills

Proven experience in a manufacturing quality or process-focused role

Strong understanding of quality tools and auditing

Ability to read and understand technical drawings

Experience with structured QMS environments

Confident communicator

Practical, hands-on approach

Tools

ERP / MRP / SAP systems

Job description

Overview

Senior Quality Engineer (Process & Systems Focus) – Weston Supermare BS24

Permanent

We are working with a well-established global manufacturing business supplying high-quality components into the automotive sector is seeking to appoint a Senior Quality Engineer to support ongoing growth and continuous improvement across its UK manufacturing operations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £45,000 dependent on experience
• Hours 07:00 – 16:00 / 08:00 – 16:30 Monday to Thursday; 07:30 – 16:30 on Fridays
• 9 day working fortnight (every other Friday off)
• Sick pay 13 weeks at full pay, then 13 weeks half pay
• 3% stakeholder employer pension contributions
• Factory shutdown in August – two weeks and a week at Christmas. Leave circa two weeks to book at any time during the year
• Free onsite parking

Role responsibilities

• Support the QHSE Compliance Manager in maintaining and improving the Quality Management System in line with IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Analyse quality data and production outputs to identify recurring faults, trends and process weaknesses, implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• Lead and support root cause investigations using recognised quality tools (e.g. 8D, problem-solving methodologies).
• Review and improve procedures, policies and work instructions to prevent repeat issues and strengthen process control.
• Carry out and support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance, audit readiness and continuous improvement.
• Oversee calibration activities, quality reporting and daily performance metrics.
• Act as a visible quality presence within production, including leading daily toolbox talks and engaging confidently with operators.
• Work with Engineering to interpret technical drawings and design intent, supporting effective communication between production and design teams.
• Support NPI and process development activities, ensuring quality considerations are embedded from the outset.
• Utilise QMS systems effectively; experience with ERP / MRP / SAP systems is desirable.
• Contribute to improvements in material flow, process efficiency and manufacturing performance.

Essential skills & experience

• Proven experience in a manufacturing quality or process-focused role within automotive, aerospace, medical device or similar regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of quality tools, auditing and quality systems, rather than purely product inspection.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, with enough confidence to communicate design intent and process improvements.
• Experience working within structured QMS environments (IATF 16949 highly desirable).
• Confident communicator, comfortable leading discussions with production teams and stakeholders.
• Practical, hands-on approach with a continuous improvement mindset

If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.

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