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Senior Quality Engineer
Location: Willenhall
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent – Full-Time (Days)
Position Overview:
An exciting opportunity has opened up for an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to join a busy manufacturing and engineering team. This is a key role for someone with a sharp eye for detail and a proactive mindset, with the goal of maintaining high quality standards, supporting compliance, and driving continuous improvement across all areas of the business.
Day-to-Day Duties Will Include:
1. Leading and completing 8D investigations, ensuring effective corrective actions are implemented
2. Acting as the main point of contact for escalated quality issues
3. Supporting continuous improvement activity – including Gemba walks and proactive quality engagement
4. Maintaining and updating the Business Management System
5. Applying quality tools such as 8D, PFMEA, PPAP, and APQP
6. Conducting internal and supplier audits in line with AS9100 and ISO9001
7. Supporting both customer and third-party audits
8. Assisting departments with quality-focused projects and queries
9. Reviewing engineering drawings and customer specs for contract reviews
10. Ensuring compliance with all procedures, policies, and customer standards
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:
11. Solid experience with root cause analysis and problem-solving
12. Confident in reviewing and using analytical data
13. Strong understanding of manufacturing quality processes
Desirable:
14. Formal engineering training or qualification
15. Experience developing and maintaining procedures and processes
16. Internal auditor training for AS9100 / ISO9001
Key Skills & Traits:
17. Good time management and organisational skills
18. High attention to detail and a drive for continuous improvement
19. Methodical and systematic approach to work
20. Effective communicator – both written and verbal
21. Adaptable, flexible and open to learning new skills
22. Strong team player who supports and encourages others
What next?
⦁ Do you have the experience? The company welcome a site visit to ensure you are happy with the role, the environment and the people you will work with!
⦁ If you would like to speak to someone regarding booking an interview then please contact Jacob Beard on 01527 390 044 for more information or send an email to
⦁ Immediate starts are available!
Manufacturing Workforce are responsible for placing skilled and in demand people on both a permanent and contract basis into the Engineering, Technical and Manufacturing sectors, from skilled Shop Floor Personnel and Specialist Engineers to Supervisory and Management positions. We operate from several prime locations throughout Central England and our Specialist Consultants will have an in-depth understanding of your skills and offer best advice on your next step!! We are always searching for the best talent, so if you know anyone, why not recommend someone to one of our professional team who will be more than happy to help
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