Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer
Location: Derby
Salary: up to £45,000
Contract: Permanent
Role Overview – Senior Quality Engineer
An established aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to strengthen its customer‑focused quality function and support quality operations across its logistics and production activities.
This role suits a quality professional with aerospace experience who is confident representing customer interests, managing quality performance across multiple sites, and ensuring investigations, returns, and improvement actions meet strict industry standards. You’ll play a key part in driving continuous improvement and supporting operational teams to maintain high levels of product and process conformity.
Key Responsibilities – Senior Quality Engineer
* Act as the primary point of contact for customer quality matters, maintaining strong communication and proactive management of expectations.
* Lead and coordinate responses to issues such as customer returns, non‑conformances, and questions about product quality.
* Review and enhance root‑cause investigations and corrective actions before presenting responses externally.
* Maintain and update quality plans to ensure alignment with aerospace customer and project requirements.
* Oversee day‑to‑day quality activities within the logistics centre, including inspections, returns processing, and containment activities.
* Support the introduction of new quality tools, methods, and improvement initiatives.
* Track and analyse quality metrics, working closely with cross‑functional teams to drive performance improvements.
* Mentor and support the development of quality team members.
* Ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards and internal management systems.
* Contribute to wider operational goals including safety, delivery performance, cost control, and team development.
Key Experience & Qualifications – Senior Quality Engineer
* Experience in quality engineering within aerospace or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
* Strong understanding of structured problem‑solving techniques (such as 8D, RCCA, APQP‑style methods).
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
* Experience leading quality projects or supporting small teams.
* Good analytical ability with experience using ERP and quality‑related systems.
* Confident communicator, capable of managing discussions with both customers and internal teams.
* Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles is advantageous.
Benefits – Senior Quality Engineer
* Holiday: 33 days per annum (including Bank Holidays)
* Pension: 3% employer / 5% employee contribution
* Life Assurance: 3× annual salary
For more information on this role, please contact Ben Dawson on 01453 829522 or send your CV to ben.dawson@omegaresource.co.uk
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