Job Description

A global leader in advanced composite materials is looking for a

Senior Quality Engineer

. They're growing fast, constantly improving, and putting serious investment into innovation supporting projects across aerospace, defence and high-performance industrial markets.


This is a great opportunity to have real influence on quality across a busy site and be part of developing next-generation composite solutions.

Senior Quality Engineer

Permanent, Full-time

Leicester

The plant runs 24/7 so some flexibility in working hours is required, time off in lieu can be accrued. This is a 40-hour week, typically 8:30am - 5:00pm.

Senior Quality Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Lead site-wide quality assurance and quality system compliance to AS9100 / ISO9001. Manage internal and external audits (customer / certification body) and drive continuous improvement actions. Lead root cause investigations (8D / 5 Why / Fishbone) and implement corrective and preventive actions. Manage supplier quality issues and non-conformances. Deputise for the Quality Manager when required across audits, reporting, change management and NPI reviews.

Senior Quality Engineer

Key Requirements

HNC or higher in Engineering, Quality or a related technical field. Proven Quality Engineering experience in aerospace and/or automotive. Trained Internal Auditor / Lead Auditor (AS9100 and/or ISO9001). Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (SPC, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, 8D). Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills, with ability to influence and drive improvement.

If you're looking to step into a key role within a high-performing composites manufacturing environment apply or contact me directly at

lewis@cranleighstem.co.uk