Senior Quality Engineer – Cranleigh STEM
Contact: lewis@cranleighstem.co.uk | +44 1483 904 984
A global leader in advanced composite materials is looking for a Senior Quality Engineer. They’re growing fast, constantly improving, and putting serious investment into innovation supporting projects across aerospace, defence and high‑performance industrial markets.
This is a great opportunity to have real influence on quality across a busy site and be part of developing next‑generation composite solutions.
Permanent, Full‑time | 40‑hour week, typically 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (24/7 plant, time off in lieu).
Location: Desborough, England, United Kingdom | Salary: £40,000 – £42,000 per annum
Key Responsibilities
* Lead site‑wide quality assurance and quality system compliance to AS9100 / ISO9001.
* Manage internal and external audits (customer / certification body) and drive continuous improvement actions.
* Lead root cause investigations (8D / 5 Why / Fishbone) and implement corrective and preventive actions.
* Manage supplier quality issues and non‑conformances.
* Deputise for the Quality Manager when required across audits, reporting, change management and NPI reviews.
Key Requirements
* HNC or higher in Engineering, Quality or a related technical field.
* Proven Quality Engineering experience in aerospace and/or automotive.
* Trained Internal Auditor / Lead Auditor (AS9100 and/or ISO9001).
* Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (SPC, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, 8D).
* Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem‑solving skills, with ability to influence and drive improvement.
If you’re looking to step into a key role within a high‑performing composites manufacturing environment, apply or contact me directly at lewis@cranleighstem.co.uk.
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