Lead technician Work, Jobs in Ipswich (with Salaries)

Senior Quality Engineer
Textron Specialized Vehicles —Ipswich
- 8 hour shift
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Trainee IT Technician
Victoria Forms —Bury St. Edmunds
- £25,000 - £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Research
- No degree
- Free parking
- Flexitime
Quick apply
Highways Technician
M Group —Ipswich
- Computer literacy
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Weaving and Warping Supervisor
Heritage Trimmings Ltd —Sudbury
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Quality control
Quick apply
5d
Project Manager - Engineering and Fabrication
RMi Engineering Ltd —Wattisham
- Business development
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Free parking
Quick apply
Avionic Supervisor
Boeing —Wattisham
- Maintenance
- English
- Continuous improvement
6d
Design Engineer
M Group —Ipswich
- Microsoft Word
- Computer literacy
- Training & development
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Chemistry Technician
EDF Energy —Leiston
- £36,497 - £55,574 a year
- Weekend availability
- Quality control
- In-person
8d
Service Team Leader
Safetykleen —Elmswell
- £38,000 - £44,200 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Training & development
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
Quick apply
7d
Monitoring Surveyor
Survey Solutions —Ipswich
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) Apprentice
CWA —Leiston
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Pharmacy Technician
Abbey Field Pharmacy —Colchester
- £31,500 - £33,000 a year
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- English
- Employee discount
Quick apply
12d
Mechanical Supervisor
Boeing —Wattisham
- Maintenance
- English
- Continuous improvement
6d
CAD Technician
M Group —Colchester
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Wiring Technician
Horizon Wiring —Diss
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Assembly
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
Quick apply
Methods Engineer 1
Bouygues Construction —Leiston
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Civil engineering
- Heavy lifting
5d
Administration Team Leader
HSL Compliance Limited —Bury St. Edmunds
- Up to £30,000 a year
- CRM software
- ERP systems
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
Quick apply
SURVEY MANAGER
Laing O'Rourke —Leiston
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
H&S Advisor
Geotech Sub Alliance —Leiston
- Civil engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Computer skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Pharmacist
Well Pharmacy —Halstead
- £30 an hour
- Management
- Employee discount

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Senior Quality Engineer

Textron Specialized Vehicles -
Ipswich

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Free flu jabs
Annual leave
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Qualifications

ISO 14001
Non-conformance investigation
8D methodology
Internal quality management system auditing
Engineering
Quality control within general manufacturing industry
ISO 9001
GD&T
Technical support
Analysis skills
Quality assurance
Continuous improvement
Continuous improvement cycles oversight
Quality control
Organisational skills
Root cause analysis
Quality management system (QMS) implementation
Environmental management systems
Communication skills
Internal quality assurance
Analytics

Full job description

Senior Quality Engineer

Description

About Us

Textron Specialized Vehicles are a global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment.

At Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd, we design and manufacture professional turf-care equipment under the brands of Ransomes and Jacobsen. Our mission is to be the premier supplier of high-quality and environmentally conscious turf equipment, providing superior performance for our customers. From prestigious championship golf courses to the World Cup, for more than a century, the most important turf in the world has been manicured by our brand.

We recognise that our success, and future success, is tied directly to our people. We are looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality activities at our Ipswich manufacturing site. This is a hands-on role combining technical problem solving, leadership responsibility for Quality Technicians and ownership of the site Integrated Management System (IMS). The role is critical in protecting the customer, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with ISO standards.

About the Role

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Quality Leadership & Problem Solving

Lead investigations into internal and field quality issues, ensuring:
Effective containment to protect the customer
Timely recovery to minimise production disruption
Robust long-term corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Drive structured problem solving (e.g. 8D/CAPA) across cross-functional teams
Provide technical leadership and interface with Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain to resolve issues
Support Operations and Team Leaders in delivering sustained quality improvement

Process & Product Quality Improvement

Develop and improve inspection, testing and evaluation methods to improve defect detection and prevention
Utilise data to identify trends and drive targeted improvement actions across the business
Monitor and improve key KPIs (e.g. PPM, non-conformance, and disruption to production)
Support new product introduction activities, ensuring quality requirements translate into effective production controls

Integrated Management System (IMS) Ownership

Own and maintain the site Integrated Management System (IMS), ensuring it remains up to date, effective and compliant
Lead preparation for external audits, including ISO9001 certification audits
Act as the primary Quality interface with external auditors (e.g. BSI)
Support the EH&S Manager in maintaining and auditing ISO14001 and ISO45001 systems
Ensure processes, procedures and records reflect current practice and drive standardisation across the site

Standards, Compliance & Support

Maintain quality standards to maximise product reliability and minimise defects, scrap and rework
Provide technical support across departments based on quality data and analysis
Ensure alignment to ISO9001 and internal quality system requirements

Qualifications

About You

Educated to degree level or equivalent in an Engineering related field, OR relevant experience considered in lieu
Five or more years’ experience in a manufacturing quality environment
Strong working knowledge of ISO9001 (ISO14001 / ISO45001 desirable)
Proven experience in structured problem solving (8D, CAPA, root cause analysis)
Experience managing or leading quality inspection or technician teams
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
Strong analytical, communication and organisational skills
Data-driven with a structured, hands-on approach

Why us?

Work life balance promoted with every other Friday off
30 days annual leave
Competitive rate of pay, reviewed annually
Enhanced Company pension
Life assurance of four times your annual salary
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
Access to Textron University’s self-service training platform
Eye care scheme
Discounts on gym memberships, shopping and travel through Perks at Work
Winter flu vaccination voucher

Recruiting Company: Textron Specialized Vehicles

Primary Location: GB-Ipswich

Job Function: Quality

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Manager with Direct Reports

Job Type: Experienced

Shift: First Shift

Job Posting: 06/29/2026, 8:23:11 AM

Job Number: 343430

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