A well-established precision engineering company specialising in plastic injection moulding is looking for a dedicated Senior Quality Engineer to join its growing team. Supplying technically complex components to industries including medical, electronics, water management, and defence, the company has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability.
As the Senior Quality Engineer, you'll be a key member of the Operations team, leading quality initiatives, ensuring KPIs are achieved, and driving continuous improvement. You'll oversee a team of Shift Quality Controllers and ensure all products meet customer expectations through effective issue investigation and swift resolution.
Up to £45,000 | 25+8 Days holiday | Health Cash Plan | 37.5 hours per week - flexi hours with a 2pm Friday finish
Key duties of the Senior Quality Engineer:
Actively contribute to the Operations Team, supporting quality KPIs and continuous improvement goals.
Support NPI and daily production quality, ensuring products meet customer specifications.
Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
Manage the 8D program, driving closure of all open actions.
Lead the Quality Controller team, providing hands-on support in controller and basic metrology duties when required.
Own quality concerns end-to-end - managing non-conformance, concessions, rework design, and investigations through to customer resolution.
For the role of Senior Quality Engineer, the ideal candidate will have the following:
Proven experience in Production Quality Engineering within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideally plastics.
Strong knowledge of ISO standards (9001/13485) with hands-on experience managing QMS and conducting internal audits.
Skilled in Six Sigma methodologies, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
Confident in customer liaison, supporting new business introductions and engineering changes from a quality perspective.
Proficient in reading engineering drawings, using metrology equipment, and working with MS Office and MRP systems.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality assurance to make a meaningful impact within a forward-thinking manufacturing business.
Apply now to learn more and take the next step in your career!
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