Senior Quality Engineer High-Performance Engineering SME Defence, Medical, Oil & GasAre you an experienced Quality Engineer who’s ready to step out of the background and genuinely shape how quality is delivered?
This is an opportunity to join a highly respected SME engineering business where quality is not just a function — it’s central to reputation, customer trust, and product performance in some of the most demanding environments in the world.
If you’re looking for autonomy, influence, and a clear route into a future Quality Manager position within around 2 years, this role has been built for you.
Why this role stands outYou won’t be a cog in a large corporate machine here.
Instead, you’ll take ownership of quality across production and supply chain operations, working directly with engineering and leadership teams to improve how things are done — not just monitor them.
You’ll also have the opportunity to mentor and develop a junior team member, with scope to grow and shape a wider quality function as the business expands.
About the businessThis is a specialist UK engineering manufacturer producing robust, high-reliability transport solutions used in a range of demanding technical and regulated environments.
Their products are designed for use in situations where durability, consistency, and performance are critical, often operating in challenging or mission-critical conditions. As a result, quality and precision are embedded into every stage of design and manufacture.
What you’ll be doingThis is a hands-on, influential role covering inspection, compliance, problem-solving, and continuous improvement:
Owning in-process and final inspection of components and finished assemblies
Working from engineering drawings, CAD data, and technical specifications
Using precision measuring equipment to verify tolerances and build quality
Making clear decisions on product acceptance and non-conformance
Driving ISO 9001:2015 compliance and supporting audit activity
Leading root cause investigations and implementing CAPA activity
Improving manufacturing processes to reduce defects and improve reliability
Analysing quality trends to prevent recurring issues
Supporting and developing supplier quality performance
Maintaining accurate quality records, reports, and traceability dataWhat makes someone successful hereWe’re looking for someone who doesn’t just “check quality” — but improves it.
You’ll likely be someone who has:
Experience in a Quality Engineer / Quality Inspector / Manufacturing Quality role
Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical data
Confidence using precision measurement tools (gauges, calipers, micrometers, etc.)
Solid understanding of ISO 9001 environments
A structured, methodical approach to problem solving
Experience with root cause analysis tools (e.g. 5 Whys, Ishikawa)
Strong attention to detail and ownership mindsetBonus experience (not essential)
Defence, aerospace, or rugged/industrial manufacturing background
Exposure to RoHS / REACH / IP-rated product environments
Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies
ERP/MRP quality systems experienceWhat’s on offer
A genuinely influential role in a growing SME engineering business
Real autonomy to improve systems, processes, and quality standards
Opportunity to mentor and develop others
Clear progression pathway into Quality Manager (circa 2 years)
Competitive salary (depending on experience)
25 days holiday bank holidays
Company pension
Ongoing training and development supportIf you’re ready to take ownership, influence change, and step into leadership — this is where that path starts, hit "APPLY NOW