Senior Quality Engineer

Motoring & Automotive jobs >> Automotive/Aerospace

Negotiable

Permanent

Description

Senior Quality Engineer
Full-time, Permanent
Mon–Thu: 07:30–16:30 & Fri: 07:30–14:00
Derbyshire - Fully Site Based
Competitive Salary & Company Benefits
 
Owen Daniels are working with a leading precision engineering business based in Derbyshire, who supply into the aerospace, defence and nuclear sectors. They are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to join their established team.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for a quality professional with expertise in root cause analysis, non-conformance management, and problem-solving to make a significant impact within a highly regulated precision engineering environment.
You will be central to ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry requirements, while championing initiatives that strengthen quality performance and embed continuous improvement. In return, you’ll benefit from genuine opportunities for career growth and professional development within a forward-thinking business.
Senior Quality Engineer
Job Description

Lead the investigation of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), ensuring effective containment, root cause analysis, and corrective action.
Apply structured problem-solving tools (5 Whys, 8D,etc.) to eliminate repeat issues.
Support the Quality Manager with maintaining and developing Quality Management Systems (QMS) and certifications.
Conduct internal and supplier audits to customer-specific and regulatory requirements.
Compile and maintain full product documentation packs to support delivery and traceability.
Provide engineering support for Visual and CMM inspections, interpreting drawings and specifications.
Carry out First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102.
Mentor and coach junior team members, promoting a proactive quality culture. 
Senior Quality Engineer
Essential Experience:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a precision engineering environment (ideally aerospace or nuclear).
Proven experience with NCR management, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action.
Strong knowledge of QMS, quality auditing, and first principle measurement techniques.
Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. 
Benefits:

Company pension
Life Insurance (Death in Service)
Health Cash Plan Scheme
Sick pay
Free on-site parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Referral scheme 
Candidates must hold or be eligible for SC Clearance, have full UK Right to Work, and must not be nationals of ITAR-restricted countries
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