Senior Quality Engineer

Overview

Senior Quality Engineer leading QA and continuous improvement in precision engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• statistical tools
• audits
• data analysis
• gd&t review
• fmea
• inspection planning

Tasks

-Act as a customer liaison, managing and resolving customer quality complaints. -Implement continuous improvement initiatives using quality tools (SPC, DOE, Pareto, capability studies, etc.). -Perform quality reviews, audits, and recommend process or standard modifications as needed. -Monitor key metrics and drive performance improvement. -Collect, analyse, and present data using statistical methods. -Review drawings and ensure correct application of GD&T and material specifications. -Deliver and document training on work instructions, policies, and procedures. -Contribute to APQP deliverables including FMEA, risk analysis, CAPA, and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ). -Develop inspection criteria and sampling plans to align with customer and manufacturing requirements. -Lead or support productivity and process improvement projects. -Support suppliers in interpreting quality requirements.

Requirements

• communication
• qms
• problem solving
• manufacturing
• lean
• engineering degree

What You Bring

The ideal candidate will be a proactive Quality professional who thrives on solving problems and improving processes. With strong technical acumen and excellent communication skills, you’ll enjoy working in a collaborative environment focused on precision, performance, and continuous improvement. -Confident communicator, capable of liaising with customers and cross-functional teams. -Solid understanding of Quality Management Systems (QSR, ISO). -Strong problem-solving skills and high attention to detail. -Strong manufacturing background, ideally with casting or forging experience. -Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Analysis, PPAP, and Continuous Improvement tools. -Degree in an Engineering discipline or recognised Engineering Apprenticeship. -Experience working in a highly regulated industry (e.g. automotive, aerospace, or medical).

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Benefits

Salary: £50,000 – £52,000 + annual discretionary bonus -33 days holiday (including bank holidays) -Annual discretionary bonus -7% employer pension contribution (4% employee minimum) -Early finish Fridays

About Itp (International Talent Partnership)

-Specialist projects span built environment, industrial technology, construction equipment, renewables, energy & water, civil engineering, manufacturing & engineering. -Their core offerings include executive search, market mapping, talent pipelining, leadership assessment, contracting, and RPO solutions. -They’ve partnered on critical leadership mandates, delivering in complex sectors like renewables and heavy industry with precision. -Operating as a boutique with the reach of a global firm allows them to be both agile and deeply connected to industry nuances. -They’ve cultivated long-term client relationships by embedding into projects, guiding teams from candidate identification to onboarding.

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