Senior Quality Engineer
Location : Commutable from Tewkesbury, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Worcester and surrounding areas
Salary : £45’000 – 50’000 depending on experience
Overview of role
A hands‑on senior quality role with full ownership of product quality across a high‑reliability manufacturing operation. You will lead the inspection function, protect the customer, and drive sustainable improvement, with the authority to stop production where quality is at risk.
Overview of client
A specialist engineering manufacturer operating in a regulated, high‑precision environment. The business supplies technically demanding products where quality, compliance, and consistency are critical. The operation combines complex manufacturing with a strong focus on continuous improvement and customer confidence.
Key responsibilities
* Lead and support the Quality Inspection team
* Own inspection performance and product release decisions
* Stop production where quality standards are at risk
* Act as the senior quality contact for customers and audits
* Lead structured investigations into non‑conformances
* Implement effective corrective and preventive actions
* Use quality data to identify trends and drive improvement
* Ensure compliance with customer and accreditation requirements
What we are looking for
* Senior or Lead Quality Engineer experience in electronics, PCB manufacturing, or a similar high‑reliability environment
* Experience leading Quality Inspectors or technical teams
* Strong background in customer‑facing quality investigations
* Confident communicator able to challenge and influence at all levels
* Solid understanding of SPC, audits, and structured problem solving
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