Senior Quality Engineer / Quality Lead (Progression Opportunity)
Site-based | Up to £50,000 per annum DOE | 39 hours per week | Permanent
Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 8am–4:30pm
Friday: 8am–3:30pm
(Flexibility available)
Step Into Your First Quality Leadership Role
This role is ideal for a Senior Quality Engineer or Quality Supervisor looking to take the next step into a hands-on management position within a growing manufacturing business.
We’re looking for someone who enjoys being close to the shop floor, solving real problems, and driving improvements – not sitting in a purely strategic or corporate role.
You’ll take ownership of quality performance on site, while leading a small team and making a visible impact on scrap reduction, process improvement, and customer satisfaction.
What You’ll Be Doing
Quality Improvement & Problem Solving (Main Focus)
- Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving activities (8D, RCA, etc.)
- Drive scrap reduction, yield improvement, and defect prevention
- Reduce NCRs and recurring quality issues
- Work closely with production teams to solve shop floor challenges
- Identify and implement practical process improvements
Quality Systems & Standards
- Support and improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management System
- Ensure customer and internal quality standards are consistently met
- Assist with audits, compliance, and quality documentation
- Monitor performance using KPIs and data analysis tools (SPC)
Leadership (Step-Up Opportunity)
- Oversee a team of approximately 10 staff (inspectors/technicians)
- Provide day-to-day support, guidance, and development
- Act as the bridge between quality and production teams
HSE (Supporting Element)
- Support safe working practices and compliance
- Assist with risk assessments and incident reviews where required
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Experience in a Quality Engineer / Senior Quality Engineer in manufacturing
- Experience working in a hands-on, shop floor environment
- Strong knowledge of problem-solving methodologies (8D, RCA, etc.)
- Experience reducing scrap, defects, or NCRs
- Understanding of ISO 9001 / QMS systems
- Keen to step into a leadership / management role
Desirable:
- Experience supervising or mentoring others
- Knowledge of SPC, Lean, or Six Sigma tools
- Exposure to ISO 14001 / ISO 45001
Why Join?
- Genuine progression into management
- Opportunity to make a real impact in an SME environment
- Be hands-on and close to the manufacturing process
- Visible role with direct influence on performance and improvement
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and want to make a real difference in a quality-driven, manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply via Indeed.
This role is being advertised by Essential Recruitment and Professional, a recruitment agency.
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IND123CP
Pay: Up to £50,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
