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Senior Quality Engineer
Red Arch Manufacturing Ltd —Daventry
- Up to £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Quality control
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
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- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
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Senior Quality Engineer

Red Arch Manufacturing Ltd -
Daventry

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
Up to £38,000 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Life insurance
On-site parking

Qualifications

Sourcing
Driving Licence
Non-conformance investigation
8D methodology
CMM inspection
APQP
Quality control within general manufacturing industry
GD&T
Quality control
Organisational skills
Supplier quality management
Supply chain quality assurance
Manufacturing
Root cause analysis
PPAP
Coordinate measuring machine
Communication skills
Material requirements planning

Full job description

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team in the role as Senior Quality Engineer based in Daventry, Northamptonshire.

About the Job:

Responsibilities:

As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will act as the technical and quality interface between Red Arch and its customers and suppliers. You will own the quality delivery of assigned programmes end to end — from APQP and PPAP submission through to production launch and ongoing supplier performance. Working with OEM customer contacts and the supply base, you will lead/participate technical negotiations, resolve non-conformances, and represent Red Arch's quality position with confidence and commercial awareness.

Duties and responsibilities

Customer Management

Act as the quality contact for assigned OEM customers, managing day-to-day technical and quality communication
Lead resolution of customer-raised concerns, non-conformances, and concessions
Lead structured root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone) on customer and supplier-raised issues
Manage PSW submission (including preparing internal quality documents), tracking, and approval status across live programmes

Supplier Management

Manage day-to-day quality performance of assigned suppliers, leading technical discussions and non-conformance resolution
Conduct or support supplier audits, and track corrective actions through to closure
Work with suppliers to prepare PPAP and approve supplier PPAP submissions prior to onward customer submission
Identify and escalate supplier risk — delivery, quality, or capability

Supplier Development for New Projects

Assess and onboard new suppliers for new programmes, including capability and process capacity review
Lead supplier readiness activities ahead of production launch, including trial runs, first-off inspection, and process validation
Support supplier tooling and process sign-off, ensuring alignment with customer and Red Arch quality requirements

Quality Systems & Documentation

· Ensure all quality activities and processes are conducted in accordance with IATF 16949 requirements.

· Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to adhere to process and prevent occurrence of any non-conformity relating to product, process, or system

Proficient use of FactoryMaster MRP to carry out fundamental tasks such as releasing and rejecting parts.

Measurement Support

When required, measure mass production first-off and last-off parts using FARO CMM equipment
When required, develop measurement programmes for parts based on GD&T"

People & Communication

Work effectively across production, engineering, and quality functions
Maintain a hands-on presence on the production floor or at the suppliers to support day-to-day quality activities.

Person Specification

Skills:

Assertive and proactive mindset
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
Ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision
Willing to be flexible, including travel to customer and supplier sites when required - Full UK driving licence
Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to work well in a team environment across production, engineering, and quality functions

Experience:

- Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements

- Experience of the automotive core tools (APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP

- Knowledge of measurement — including FARO CMM, making new measurement programmes and datum strategy

- Understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T

- Understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments

- Familiarity with root cause analysis tools — 5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D

- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.

We offer a competitive salary along with pension, death in service, EAP scheme, 33 days holiday including bank holidays. Hours of work are 8am - 4pm Monday to Friday.

If you are interested in this role then please submit a CV and covering letter.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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