Job Overview
Melbreck Technical Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to drive excellence in both supplier and plant quality for a leading manufacturing business in the life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare sectors.
Salary and Benefits
The successful candidate can expect a salary of £45,000 + 8% annual bonus (company performance-based), plus benefits including 4% flexible benefits and 7% company pension contribution.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will work closely with a small, collaborative team to enhance quality through hands-on investigations, supplier audits, and cross-functional problem-solving. Key responsibilities include:
* Leading the improvement of supplier relationships and quality processes, ensuring component compliance, and driving corrective actions.
* Championing root cause analysis, managing non-conformance reporting, and developing supplier processes to prevent recurrence and reduce costs.
Requirements and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will require:
* An engineering degree or 5+ years of experience in a quality role within manufacturing.
* Certification as a Lead Auditor with knowledge of ISO 9001.
* Skills in 8D, 5Y, FMEA, and practical problem-solving, with the ability to adapt and thrive in a small, hands-on team.
About Us
Melbreck Technical Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to providing high-quality candidates to clients across various industries. Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner in the recruitment process.