Senior Quality Engineer

Senior Quality Engineer – Industry Leading OEM. 

Skipton | £45,000k p/a | Permanent | Global Industry Leader 

We are recruiting for an industry leading manufacturer of advanced lighting solutions for commercial vehicles and off-highway equipment.  
 
Providing a world-class product range at the forefront of lighting technology and collaborating with OEMs as a design partner worldwide. Our client works within sectors such as; Construction, Agriculture, Forestry, Mining, Material Handling and Off Road. 

Position Overview 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to join our fast-paced manufacturing team, specializing in the production of lighting solutions for commercial vehicles and off-highway equipment.  

In this role, you will have full ownership of the company’s Quality and Environmental Management Systems (QEMS), ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.  

You will provide expert technical quality support across the business, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and play a key role in strengthening our culture of quality and environmental responsibility. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and driven to deliver exceptional results. 

Key Responsibilities. 

• Manage, maintain, and continuously improve the Quality and Environmental Management Systems (QEMS) and associated procedures. 

• Audit and update processes, manuals, and documentation in line with evolving standards and requirements. 

• Lead and coordinate customer audits, ensuring successful outcomes. 

• Conduct internal audits for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 compliance. 

• Oversee document control, release, and revision management. 

• Perform supplier audits and manage quality relationships with external partners. 

• Prepare and manage customer PPAP and ISIR documentation. 

• Maintain calibration processes for equipment and tools. 

• Manage internal, supplier, and customer non-conformance investigations. 

• Manage Goods Inwards Inspection documentation and processes. 

• Track, analyse, and generate monthly quality KPIs. 

• Conduct quality checks across manufacturing stages to ensure product compliance. 

• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance production quality and efficiency. 

Required Qualifications & Skills 

• Exceptional attention to detail. 

• Relevant qualification in Quality Management or Engineering. 

• ISO 9001:2015 Auditor. 

• Strong knowledge of problem-solving methodologies (8D, RCA, 5 Whys). 

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a quality engineering role. 

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. 

• Excellent internal and external communication skills at all levels. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. 

Desired Qualifications & Skills 

• Understanding of ISO 14001 requirements (ISO 14001 Auditor preferred). 

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and techniques. 

Sound like your next move?