Owen Daniels are supporting a leading manufacturer within the precision engineering and advanced manufacturing sector is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to join their growing quality team. The business supplies high-integrity components and systems into demanding industries such as aerospace, HVAC, energy, heat exchangers, and industrial manufacturing, where quality, compliance, and continuous improvement are critical.
This is a key role offering autonomy, visibility across the business, and the opportunity to influence quality strategy at both operational and senior levels.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and support quality assurance activities across manufacturing and supply chain operations
* Act as the technical quality authority for internal teams, customers, and suppliers
* Manage and resolve non-conformances, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
* Drive continuous improvement using tools such as 8D, FMEA, SPC, and Pareto analysis
* Support and lead internal and external audits (ISO 9001 / AS9100 or equivalent)
* Oversee supplier quality, including supplier audits and performance improvement
* Review and approve FAIRs, inspection plans, control plans, and quality documentation
* Support NPI and engineering change activities from a quality perspective
* Mentor and guide junior quality engineers and inspectors as required
Requirements
* Proven experience in a Senior Quality Engineer or similar role
* Background in manufacturing, machining, aerospace, HVAC, defence, or precision engineering
* Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100
* Confident using quality tools: 8D, FMEA, SPC, PPAP, RCCA
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
* Strong stakeholder management skills with customers and suppliers
* Comfortable working in a hands-on, shop-floor-based environment
* Right to work in the UK
To be considered for the Senior Quality Engineer position, please apply now.