Lead Quality Engineer
Location: Taunton, Somerset
Salary: Competitive
Hours: 37.5 per week - Monday to Friday
About the Role
We are recruiting a Lead Quality Engineer for a well-established advanced manufacturing business specialising in electrical sensing and electronic components.
This is a hands-on senior quality role where you will play a key part in ensuring products meet internal standards and demanding customer expectations. Working within a small Quality team and reporting directly to the Quality & EHS Manager, you will take ownership of quality performance and act swiftly when non-conformances are identified.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake and oversee electrical and mechanical inspection of finished components
* Carry out qualification testing in line with internal and customer specifications
* Maintain inspection and test records in accordance with quality requirements
* Support analysis of customer returns, internal rejects and failures
* Assist with PPAP, FMEA, control plans and process flow documentation
* Support in-line gauge management and process capability studies
* Contribute to quality planning and design activities using statistical techniques
* Interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and specifications
* Support implementation and maintenance of Quality Management Systems, including progression toward IATF 16949
* Deputise for the Quality & EHS Manager on quality matters as required
* Provide guidance and oversight to final inspection personnel
About You
You will be an experienced Quality professional from a manufacturing or automotive supply-chain environment, confident working cross-functionally and dealing directly with customers.
Essential Experience & Qualifications
* HNC / HND qualified (or equivalent)
* 5–7 years’ experience within certified management systems (ISO / IATF 16949)
* Background in electrical / electronic component manufacturing
* Automotive industry experience and exposure to OEM customers
* Strong customer quality assurance and audit experience
* Proven track record of continuous quality improvement
* Strong mechanical aptitude and analytical problem-solving skills
Technical Skills
* Multi-skilled across engineering disciplines
* Able to interpret technical documents, schematics and circuit diagrams
* Fully PC literate, including standard office software
Personal Attributes
* Self-disciplined, conscientious and detail-focused
* Confident, assertive and results-driven
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-focused manufacturing environment
* Willing to support hands-on activities across production areas
* Confident communicator when engaging with customers and internal stakeholders
What’s On Offer
* A senior quality role within a specialist manufacturing environment
* Opportunity to influence quality strategy and support progression to IATF 16949
* Supportive team environment with exposure to senior leadership
* Competitive salary within the Professional Band
* 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Onsite parking
* Group income protection
* Access to many other company benefits
If you are a confident and customer-focused sales professional looking for a stable role with excellent benefits and earning potential, we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to apply for the role of Lead Quality Engineer, then please email your CV to donna.gibson@hawk-3.com or call Donna on 07885968651.
Closing date is 14.02.26 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.
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