Owen Daniels are supporting a leading manufacturer operating within a precision-driven environment, is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive quality professional with experience in aerospace, defence, MOD or other verified industries to take ownership of product and process quality across the full lifecycle.
You will play a key role in maintaining compliance to industry standards, driving continuous improvement, supporting customer and supplier quality activities, and ensuring robust quality assurance across manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities of Senior Quality Engineer:
Lead and support Quality Assurance activities throughout the manufacturing process.
Manage and produce PPAP documentation and facilitate APQP processes for new product introductions.
Drive effective problem-solving using 8D, 5 Whys, RCA, and other structured methodologies.
Manage NCR processes, ensuring timely resolution, corrective actions, and root-cause analysis.
Support internal and external audits to AS9100 / ISO9001 standards.
Liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
Implement continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects, improving processes, and enhancing product quality.
Support inspection, verification, and testing activities when required.
Produce accurate quality reports and maintain all associated documentation.Key Requirements of Senior Quality Engineer:
Proven experience as a Quality Engineer within Aerospace, Defence, MOD, Automotive, or precision engineering sectors.
Strong working knowledge of PPAP, APQP, NCR management, 8D, 5Y, and related quality tools.
Good understanding of AS9100 / ISO9001 standards and regulated industry requirements.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and measurement data.
Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a continuous improvement mentality.
HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering or related discipline (desirable).Benefits of Senior Quality Engineer:
Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
Excellent career progression within a growing, high-integrity engineering business
Pension, holidays, and additional company benefits
Ongoing training and professional developmentIf you are interested in the Quality Engineer or Senior Quality Engineer position, please click apply now