At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure quality and compliance of safety-critical products while driving continuous improvement.
- Company: Leading defence technology company with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Join a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Why this job: Work on complex products that make a real difference in the defence sector.
- Qualifications: HND, Degree or equivalent in Engineering; experience in regulated environments.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 55000 £ per year.
This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, compliance and continuous improvement of complex, safety-critical products manufactured for some of the most demanding applications in the world. Working closely with production, engineering and supply chain teams, you'll be at the heart of driving operational quality performance, leading investigations, supporting product release activities, and implementing improvements that deliver measurable business impact.
What you'll be doing:
- Supporting production teams to achieve quality, delivery and performance objectives
- Investigating non-conformances and leading root cause analysis activities using tools such as 8D, 5 Whys and Fishbone
- Monitoring and reporting manufacturing quality KPIs, driving corrective and preventive actions
- Conducting product audits and ensuring compliance with technical drawings, specifications and customer requirements
- Supporting First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and quality documentation in accordance with EN9102
- Leading Material Review Boards (MRBs) and supporting Delivery Review Boards (DRBs)
- Acting as a key interface between manufacturing, engineering and supplier quality teams
- Supporting internal and external audits, including EN9100 accreditation activities
- Contributing to PFMEA, technical investigations and wider continuous improvement initiatives
Senior Quality Engineer responsibilities:
- Lead quality improvement projects across operational areas
- Coach and mentor colleagues on quality best practice
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Act as a technical authority within the quality function
- Provide leadership support and deputise for the Quality Team Leader when required
What we're looking for:
- HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering or a related technical discipline
- Experience within a manufacturing, aerospace, defence, automotive or other highly regulated engineering environment
- Strong understanding of quality tools and root cause methodologies
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
- Experience supporting audits, quality investigations and compliance activities
- A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
Desirable experience:
- EN9100 auditing experience
- Defence Standards (Def Stan) or AQAP knowledge
- FAIR / AS9102 experience
- PFMEA and structured problem-solving methodologies
- CMM inspection or programming knowledge
- Experience of QRQC, SQCDP or similar operational excellence tools
Why apply?
- Work on complex, technically challenging products
- Join a business operating at the forefront of defence technology
- Influence quality performance across manufacturing operations
- Genuine opportunities for progression into senior technical and leadership roles
- Be part of a culture focused on continuous improvement, innovation and operational excellence
Interested in learning more? Apply in confidence or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Quality / Senior Quality Engineer x2 employer: CBSbutler Holdings Limited
Join a leading company in Kidderminster that prioritises quality and innovation in the manufacturing of safety-critical products. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have genuine opportunities for progression into senior technical and leadership roles, all within a collaborative work culture that champions continuous improvement and operational excellence. Enjoy competitive salaries and excellent benefits while making a meaningful impact in the defence technology sector.
Contact Details:
CBSbutler Holdings Limited Recruitment Team
