Senior Quality Engineer / Senior Quality Manager – Fortress Safety (Wolverhampton, UK) Wolverhampton (On-site) Full-time, Permanent Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 Protecting People. Protecting Equipment. Since 1977. At Fortress Safety, we’re global leaders in machinery safety and interlocking solutions. From our Wolverhampton HQ and operations across the USA, Europe, Australia, China, and India, we’ve been safeguarding people and equipment for nearly 50 years. As part of Halma plc (FTSE 100), we’re proud to be part of a group of 50 companies with over 8,000 employees worldwide. The Role As Senior Quality Engineer / Senior Quality Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind maintaining our production quality management systems ensuring products not only meet, but exceed, customer expectations and regulatory requirements. You’ll blend practical hands-on problem-solving with strategic oversight, working closely with design, production, and supply chain teams to embed a culture of quality throughout the operational business. What You’ll Do Lead and develop production quality assurance processes in line with ISO 9001 and industry-specific standards. Establish and drive root cause analysis and implement effective corrective & preventive actions (CAPA). Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Analyse quality metrics, produce reports, and present findings to senior leadership. Interact with other departments including suppliers and customers regarding quality matters. Collaborate with engineering teams on DFMEA/PFMEA to pre-empt potential failures. Support quality performance; manage audits, approvals, and improvement plans for the team. Line management responsibility for quality inspectors and colleagues, fostering technical and professional growth. What We’re Looking For Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related discipline. Significant, hands-on experience gained in a batch manufacturing quality role, ideally within electro-mechanical production. Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001; familiarity with IATF 16949 or AS9100 advantageous. Proven track record in problem-solving, statistical analysis, and process optimisation. Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation. Direct supervisory experience desirable as is the ability to lead without formal authority, although role is defined with potential growth into a management position for the team. Location & Benefits Wolverhampton (WV4 6FB) ✅ 25 days holiday bank holidays ✅ Pension (up to 10.5% employer contribution) ✅ Company Bonus Scheme ✅ Bike to Work, Eyecare, Airport Parking Discounts ✅ Annual Halma Share Vesting Scheme ✅ Life Assurance & Long Service Recognition Inclusion & Belonging At Fortress, we celebrate difference and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us protect people and equipment worldwide. QualityEngineer ManufacturingJobs EngineeringCareers ContinuousImprovement ISO9001 LeanSixSigma MechanicalEngineering ElectricalEngineering WolverhamptonJobs Halma FortressSafety CareerGrowth HiringNow JoinOurTeamQualitymanager