1,031 Senior Quality Engineer jobs in the United Kingdom

• Developing and implementing comprehensive quality control plans and procedures for manufacturing processes.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, industry-specific standards).
• Conducting internal audits of manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems.
• Investigating non-conformances, identifying root causes, and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Analyzing quality data using statistical tools (SPC, DOE) to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Collaborating with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and implement process enhancements.
• Reviewing and approving quality-related documentation, including inspection records, test results, and batch records.
• Managing supplier quality, including supplier audits and performance monitoring.
• Participating in new product introduction (NPI) activities to ensure manufacturability and quality.
• Developing and delivering quality training to manufacturing personnel.
• Maintaining the calibration program for measurement and test equipment.
• Driving a culture of quality throughout the manufacturing organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical) or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing quality engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) and quality control methodologies.
• Proficiency in statistical process control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), and Root Cause Analysis techniques.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and problem-solving tools.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other relevant quality certifications.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in quality management software and standard office productivity tools.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.

• Develop and implement quality control procedures and standards.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement CAPA for quality issues.
• Manage SPC, capability studies, and process validation.
• Perform internal and external audits and support supplier quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using quality tools (FMEA, 8D, Six Sigma).
• Ensure compliance with relevant quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and R&D teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Quality Engineering role within manufacturing.
• Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies (SPC, FMEA, 8D, Six Sigma).
• Experience with ISO 9001 or other relevant quality standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in supplier quality management is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment.

Manufacturing Quality Engineer (Progression to Manager)
£40,000 - £50,000 + Flexitime + 33 Days Holiday + Private Healthcare
Hereford

Are you a Quality Engineer from a manufacturing background looking to progress your career in a company who will invest in you, offering Six Sigma training allowing you to become the go-to quality expert in the business?

Are you looking to develop your quality toolbox.

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Expleo is supporting a high-performance automotive manufacturer in Surrey and looking for a Quality Engineer to join for a 3-month contract. This role is suited to individuals with strong quality analysis and problem-solving experience in a production/assembly environment.

We're seeking individuals who can analyse root causes, drive corrective actions, and support continuous improvement in General Assembly.

Key Responsibilities

• * Lead root cause analysis for quality issues (4M, PPS, Fishbone)
• * Drive containment and corrective actions with relevant teams
• * Support GA teams with coaching to improve build quality
• * Generate clear reports and track quality metrics using MS Office
• * Contribute to lean and process improvement activities

Skills & Experience

• * Background in vehicle assembly or quality engineering
• * Strong problem-solving tools: PPS, Six Sigma, 4M
• * Good understanding of vehicle systems (Powertrain, Body, Chassis, Electrical)
• * Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint
• * Able to work with cross-functional teams on the shop floor

Preferred Qualifications

• * Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Automotive, or similar
• * Lean / Six Sigma certified (desirable)
• * Familiarity with PFMEA / DFMEA / 8D

If you're interested in these exciting opportunities and want to be part of a dynamic team contributing to the production of high-performance vehicles, please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed).

Quality Engineer (Manufacturing)
38,000 - 43,000 + 33 Days Holiday + Bonus + Life Assurance + Sick Pay
Andover, Hampshire

Are you a Quality Engineer from a manufacturing background looking to work for a rapidly expanding company working at the forefront of electronic technologies, where you will be integral to future developments?

Are you looking to work on technically exciting projects for a leading manufacturer, with ongoing support and training to improve your quality toolbox?

In this role, you will be managing the quality processes and procedures, handling customer complaints and investigations, and performing internal audits. There will be inhouse training on the specific ISO standard that needs to be adhered to, with clear scope to progress your quality toolbox.

Founded nearly 40 years ago, this manufacturer supply their specialist products into industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical, with trusted clients across the globe. They have experienced unprecedented growth over recent years and have a clear direction for the future with a new site opened recently.

This role would suit a Quality Engineer from a manufacturing background looking for a technically challenging, varied and rewarding role, working with cutting edge technology with plenty of training opportunities.

The Role:

• Resolving customer complaints, conducting RCA and handling investigations
• Conducting quality spot checks and performing routine audits to ISO standards
• Supporting the production departments to ensure all control measures are followed
• Monday to Thursday, 8:30am - 5pm, finish at 3:30pm on Friday

The Person:

• Quality Engineer
• Manufacturing background

Reference number: BBBH21271

Process, Engineer, ISO, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Production, Industrial, CAPA, Factory, Machinery, Quality, 8D, 5-Whys, Andover, Hampshire, Tidworth, Winchester, Inspection, Engineering, Audit

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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Expleo is supporting a high-performance automotive manufacturer in Surrey and looking for a Quality Engineer to join for a 3-month contract. This role is suited to individuals with strong quality analysis and problem-solving experience in a production/assembly environment.

We're seeking individuals who can analyse root causes, drive corrective actions, and support continuous improvement in General Assembly.

Key Responsibilities

• * Lead root cause analysis for quality issues (4M, PPS, Fishbone)
• * Drive containment and corrective actions with relevant teams
• * Support GA teams with coaching to improve build quality
• * Generate clear reports and track quality metrics using MS Office
• * Contribute to lean and process improvement activities

Skills & Experience

• * Background in vehicle assembly or quality engineering
• * Strong problem-solving tools: PPS, Six Sigma, 4M
• * Good understanding of vehicle systems (Powertrain, Body, Chassis, Electrical)
• * Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint
• * Able to work with cross-functional teams on the shop floor

Preferred Qualifications

• * Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Automotive, or similar
• * Lean / Six Sigma certified (desirable)
• * Familiarity with PFMEA / DFMEA / 8D

If you're interested in these exciting opportunities and want to be part of a dynamic team contributing to the production of high-performance vehicles, please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed).

Quality Engineer (Manufacturing)
£38,000 - £43,000 + 33 Days Holiday + Bonus + Life Assurance + Sick Pay
Andover, Hampshire

Are you a Quality Engineer from a manufacturing background looking to work for a rapidly expanding company working at the forefront of electronic technologies, where you will be integral to future developments?

Are you looking to work on technically exciting projects for a lead.

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Junior Quality Engineer (Manufacturing)
£35,000 - £40,000 + Flexitime + 33 Days Holiday + Private Healthcare
Hereford

Are you a Junior Quality Engineer from manufacturing looking for further on-the-job training on quality techniques, and a clear route to progress into a fully fledged Quality Engineer, then Quality Manager within 3 years?

Are you looking to join a forward-thinking company who will in.

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Quality Engineer. Our client, a successful and long established component manufacturer for highly regulated industries, is looking for a Quality Engineer to strengthen their team. 

Quality Engineer - Role and Responsibilities:

You will support the Quality Manager for maintaining and continuously improving quality strategies to ensure customer satisfaction is achieved and maintained. The main roles and responsibilities will include

* Ensure compliance to company procedures
* Process control and capability studies
* Liaise with other sites to ensure common systems are developed
* Ensure conformance to ISO9001 standard and other customer requirements
* Adopt / implement proactive actions to obtain internal improvements
* Champion use of approved tools and techniques to solve problems and develop processes
* Report corrective action for non conformances (internal/external)
* Analyse and report on cost of quality
* Ensure quality approval is obtained for suppliers and sub-contractors
* Ensure auditing is carried out on both product and process (internal/external)
* Ensure appropriate process control and capability studies are in place
* Development of skills based training for employees including SPC, auditing, problem solving and FMEA
* Carry out benchmarking exercises in pursuit of implementing quality best practice.
* Leadership and facilitation of continuous improvement team and introduction of various lean manufacturing techniques and variation reduction.

Quality Engineer - Skills and Abilities

Preferably of graduate calibre, you will require strong communication skills and have the ability to engender credibility and rapport at all levels of the organisation as well as the commitment, enthusiasm and passion to drive change. The successful candidate will have the following skills, experiences and attributes

* HNC/HND and/or Engineering Degree is essential
* 3 years previous Quality Engineer experience
* Previous change management experience
* Experience of working in the automotive industry is essential
* Experience with ISO9001 is essential
* Knowledge of lean techniques is essential ideally six sigma
* MRP knowledge essential
* Knowledge of SPC and FMEA
* Methodical and logical thinker with problem solving skills
* Decision making skills
* Good communicator
* Good presentation skills
* Clean driving licence

Quality Engineer, ISO9001, SPC, FMEA. APQP, Lean/SixSigma

If this role could appeal please do apply now!