Senior Quality Engineer

We are working with a leading global advanced materials manufacturer to recruit a Senior Quality Engineer for their manufacturing facility in Cambridgeshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional to play a key role in driving continuous improvement across a highly regulated manufacturing environment. Working closely with Production, Engineering, Customers, and Suppliers, you will support quality excellence through robust problem-solving, process improvement, and the ongoing development of quality systems.

* Support internal, external, and customer audits, ensuring compliance with quality management systems and customer requirements.
* Lead and support non-conformance investigations, corrective actions, and preventive improvement activities.
* Conduct root cause analysis and drive sustainable solutions to product and process quality issues.
* Interpret technical specifications and quality requirements to support manufacturing and quality decision-making.
* Partner with production and engineering teams to improve process performance, product quality, and operational efficiency.
* Monitor and analyse quality data and KPIs to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
* Apply quality tools and methodologies to strengthen manufacturing processes and reduce defects.
* Produce and maintain PPAP documentation where required.
* Manage customer quality communications and support the resolution of customer concerns.
* Support supplier quality activities and audits.
* Contribute to the continual development and improvement of the Quality Management System.

Candidates should have experience within Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or a similar role within a manufacturing environment. Applications are welcomed from sectors such as aerospace, automotive, advanced manufacturing, industrial engineering, sheet metal fabrication, or other highly regulated industries.

Applicants should be degree qualified in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related discipline, although equivalent industry experience will also be considered. A strong understanding of Quality Management Systems, manufacturing processes, root cause analysis, audits, and continuous improvement methodologies is essential, alongside excellent analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Cambridgeshire

Senior Quality Engineer | Advanced Manufacturing & Quality Systems