Senior Quality and Process Control Engineer
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quality and Process Control Engineer to lead quality compliance and process control activities across a specialist high security and safety product range.
Based within a manufacturing and assembly environment, this role is responsible for ensuring products meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, performance and traceability. The successful candidate will work closely with manufacturing, engineering, project delivery and installation teams while supporting major secure infrastructure and custodial projects across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
Establish and maintain robust process control systems across multiple product categories
Ensure compliance with client specifications, industry standards, UK regulations and internal engineering requirements
Develop and monitor inspection and testing procedures from raw material receipt through to final site approval
Manage contractor quality platforms to record site issues and monitor corrective actions
Lead the full corrective and preventive action process from issue identification through to long term resolution
Carry out root cause analysis using structured methodologies including 5 Whys, Fishbone Analysis and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and installation teams to implement preventive quality controls and reduce repeat issues
Attend project sites across the UK to assess installation quality and compliance for products including
Windows and doors
Service and riser doors
Timber and joinery packages
Furniture fittings and locking systems
Provide technical support to site installation teams
Conduct installation audits, site inspections and final compliance checks
Maintain product traceability through digital tracking systems
Prepare and review quality documentation including
Inspection and Test Plans
Compliance documentation
Certificates and as built records
Deliver clear quality reporting to clients and project stakeholders
Support pre construction quality planning and risk assessments
Build strong working relationships with contractors, clients and delivery partners
Skills and Experience
Significant experience within quality leadership roles in manufacturing, construction or high security environments
Strong understanding of custodial or secure environment specifications and compliance standards
Proven experience managing corrective and preventive action processes and driving process improvements
Ability to support fast paced construction and multisite operations
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Client facing experience with the ability to build trusted relationships
Willingness to travel nationally and work flexibly when required