Senior Quality Engineer
Location: Derby
Salary: Circa £45,000 DOE
We are recruiting a Senior Quality Engineer for an international aerospace manufacturing business supplying precision components to the aerospace sector. This is a senior leadership role responsible for leading site quality and engineering functions, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with aerospace quality standards.
The Role:
Lead and develop the site's quality and engineering teams, promoting a strong culture of quality and continuous improvement
Own and maintain the site Quality Management System in line with aerospace standards (e.g. AS9100)
Act as the senior quality interface with customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies
Drive lean and continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and cost
Support business development by ensuring engineering capability and resource meet customer requirements
Oversee engineering and quality KPIs, ensuring effective communication with production
Lead problem-solving and root cause analysis, escalating major non-conformances where required
Manage engineering and quality budgets and ensure legal and regulatory compliance
Skills & Experience:
Proven experience as a Senior Quality Engineer within the aerospace manufacturing industry
Strong engineering background with the ability to interpret engineering drawings and aerospace specifications
Experience working with AS9100 and aerospace quality systems
Demonstrated leadership and people management skills
Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools
CAD/CAM experience preferred
Strong commercial awareness and customer focus
What's on Offer:
Salary circa £45,000 DOE
Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 7:30am-12:30pm
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme, death in service (2× salary), EAP
Free on-site parking
To find out more call Julia @ Prime Appointments or apply via the link
Please note candidates who requiresponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this role