Senior Quality Engineer/Quality Manager

ZipRecruiter; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing organisation is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to enhance quality systems and drive improvements. This high-visibility role requires a solution-focused individual who thrives on ownership and influence within a collaborative environment. With responsibilities including leading initiatives, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with ISO standards, this position is ideal for a quality professional ready to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Pension

Company Uniform Provided

Free tea/coffee

Staff training/development

Opportunities for career progression

Free parking

Work at home (when required)

Qualifications

• Experienced in quality management systems.
• Confident in challenging norms and articulating quality goals.
• Exceptional organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality initiatives across production and process areas.
• Conduct audits and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage internal and supplier PPAP processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

Tools

Quality Tools and Systems

Job description

Job Description

A leading manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Quality Engineer to take ownership of quality systems and deliver real impact across operations. This is a high-visibility role with the chance to lead improvements, drive accountability, and be a central figure in ensuring that every product exceeds customer expectations.

The successful candidate will support the Group Quality Manager in managing the Quality Management System while actively working with production teams to resolve issues, identify process improvements, and maintain high standards across all operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading quality initiatives across production and process areas.
• Conducting audits, analysing findings, and driving continuous improvement.
• Managing internal and supplier PPAP processes, including control plan review and creation.
• Collaborating on root cause analysis, scrap data trends, and corrective actions.
• Taking part in APQP and other cross-functional product/process reviews.
• Ensuring full compliance with ISO 9001 procedures (IATF knowledge advantageous).
• Overseeing calibration of inspection equipment and maintaining the quarantine area.
• Chairing weekly Reject Review meetings and contributing to management forums.

This opportunity is ideal for a quality professional who thrives on ownership and influence.

The ideal candidate is:

• Solution-focused and confident in constructively challenging peers.
• A strong communicator who can articulate quality goals and 'sell' ideas across teams.
• Exceptionally well-organized and proficient in using quality tools and systems.
• Collaborative, honest, and driven by a continuous improvement mindset.

The organisation fosters a culture of growth, offering ongoing training and development tailored to the demands of modern manufacturing.

Employee benefits:

• Pension
• Company Uniform Provided
• Free tea/coffee
• Staff training/development
• Opportunities for career progression
• Free parking
• Work at home (when required)

This is more than a job, it's a chance to be a changemaker in a business that values high standards and bold thinking. Candidates ready to step into a visible, empowering role in quality leadership are encouraged to apply.

Applications are now open!