Job Description
Senior Quality Engineer
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
£45,000 - £55,000 Per Annum
We at JKR are recruiting a Senior Quality Engineer for a forward-thinking electronics manufacturing company based in Tewkesbury!
This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring customers consistently receive fully compliant, high-quality products through strong leadership, robust quality control, and proactive issue resolution. This is a full-time, site-based role.
Senior Quality Engineer Key Responsibilities:
* Provide strong, visible leadership for the Quality Inspection Team and wider manufacturing operation, setting clear standards and expectations
* Take full accountability for inspection performance, product release, and quality control, stopping processes where quality is at risk
* Champion a right-first-time, zero-defect culture across all departments
* Act as the senior point of contact for customer quality matters, building trust and long-term confidence
* Lead all customer-facing communication relating to quality issues, non-conformances, concessions, and corrective actions
* Present investigation findings, root causes, and improvement plans to customers, auditors, and senior leadership
* Lead customer audits, visits, and performance reviews, ensuring strong preparation and delivery
* Take ownership of complex investigations using structured problem-solving tools (e.g. 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone)
* Drive containment, corrective, and preventive actions to protect customers and eliminate defects
* Analyse quality data (SPC, yield, scrap, defect trends) to identify risks and drive improvements
* Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce defects, rework, and quality escapes
* Coach and develop Quality Engineers, Inspectors, and operational teams
* Ensure compliance with quality standards, customer requirements, and audit expectations
Senior Quality Engineer Core Requirements:
* Proven experience in a Senior or Lead Quality Engineer role within PCB manufacturing, electronics, or a high-reliability environment
* Strong experience leading customer quality issues, investigations, and corrective actions
* Demonstrable experience managing and developing quality or inspection teams
* High level of expertise in root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex issues clearly to customers and senior stakeholders
Senior Quality Engineer Desirable Skills & Experience:
* Experience with multilayer PCB, HDI, controlled impedance, and surface finishes
* IPC-A-600 qualification
* Background in aerospace, defence, medical, or automotive industries
* Knowledge of SPC, PFMEA, and APQP
* Experience with internal and external audits
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify risks and implement preventive actions
* Proven ability to analyse and present quality and compliance data effectively
* Strong influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
Senior Quality Engineer Working Hours & Benefits:
* 08:30-17:00 Monday-Thursday 08:30-16:00 Fridays
* Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
* 31 days' holiday including Bank Holidays
* Pension - 3% employer 5% employee
* Paid professional development
* Discounts and savings portal
* Wellbeing portal
* Cycle to Work
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Life Assurance policy
If you’re a driven quality professional looking to step into a highly visible, impactful leadership role within a forward-thinking manufacturing environment, this could be a fantastic opportunity.
Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years.
We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidate’s requirement’s to ensure that we place you in your ideal role.
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