Senior Quality Engineer - Production

Senior Quality Engineer – Production

Permanent – Days – Gloucester – Full-time – £45,000-50,000 + Excellent Benefits

A leading manufacturer at the forefront of high-precision engineering and advanced technology solutions is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer – Production to join their growing team in Gloucester. This is an excellent opportunity to play a central role in driving quality performance across all production operations within a highly regulated, world-class environment.

The Role:

As Senior Quality Engineer – Production, you’ll take ownership of quality across production value streams, managing quality performance, leading continuous improvement activities, and ensuring full compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry standards. You will lead and mentor a small team of Quality Engineers, support the Business Management System, and work closely with cross-functional teams to implement robust quality tools and process controls.

Responsibilities:

·        Lead daily quality activities across production value streams.

·        Develop and mentor the Production Quality team to enhance capability and performance.

·        Implement and standardize core quality tools and processes including APQP, PFMEA, and Control Plans.

·        Monitor process performance data, driving improvements through SPC, root cause analysis, and problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, and PPS.

·        Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to improve product quality and production scrap performance.

·        Oversee responses to customer concerns and internal scrap via MRB processes.

·        Support supplier quality issue resolution and manage internal and external audits.

·        Lead the Quality function’s input on new product and process introductions.

·        Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and quality improvement planning.

·        Maintain compliance with AS9100 Rev D and other applicable standards.

Person:

·        Proven experience in a Quality Engineering role within a complex, highly regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., aerospace or automotive), working to AS9100 Rev D standards.

·        Deep understanding of quality tools and methodologies: APQP, PPAP, PSW, FAIR, ISIR, SPC, and Control Plans.

·        Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings including GD&T.

·        Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.

·        Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.

·        Leadership experience with a focus on coaching and developing others.

·        Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Desirable:

·        AS9100-trained or Lead Auditor certification.

·        Experience with Lean tools (e.g., 5S, SMED, Single Piece Flow, Jidoka).

·        Familiarity with CMM technology and project management software.

Benefits:

·        34 days holiday (including bank holidays)

·        Private healthcare

·        Company pension scheme

·        Ongoing professional development and training

·        Early finish every Friday

·        On-site parking and cycle-to-work scheme

If you're a passionate and experienced Quality Engineer looking to influence and shape quality performance at a strategic level, apply now by sending your CV to

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