Owen Daniels are supporting a leading manufacturer within the precision engineering and advanced manufacturing sector is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to join their growing quality team. The business supplies high-integrity components and systems into demanding industries such as aerospace, HVAC, energy, heat exchangers, and industrial manufacturing, where quality, compliance, and continuous improvement are critical.

This is a key role offering autonomy, visibility across the business, and the opportunity to influence quality strategy at both operational and senior levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support quality assurance activities across manufacturing and supply chain operations
• Act as the technical quality authority for internal teams, customers, and suppliers
• Manage and resolve non-conformances, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
• Drive continuous improvement using tools such as 8D, FMEA, SPC, and Pareto analysis
• Support and lead internal and external audits (ISO 9001 / AS9100 or equivalent)
• Oversee supplier quality, including supplier audits and performance improvement
• Review and approve FAIRs, inspection plans, control plans, and quality documentation
• Support NPI and engineering change activities from a quality perspective
• Mentor and guide junior quality engineers and inspectors as required

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Senior Quality Engineer or similar role
• Background in manufacturing, machining, aerospace, HVAC, defence, or precision engineering
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100
• Confident using quality tools: 8D, FMEA, SPC, PPAP, RCCA
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Strong stakeholder management skills with customers and suppliers
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, shop-floor-based environment
• Right to work in the UK

To be considered for the Senior Quality Engineer position, please apply now.