Senior Quality Engineer

Senior Quality Engineer

Full-Time 55000 - 60000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
IC Resources

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead quality activities and ensure compliance across product development.
  • Company: Growing semiconductor design company focused on quality and innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, strong benefits, and a collaborative work environment.
  • Other info: Hybrid working model with excellent career growth opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make an impact from day one in a key role driving continuous improvement.
  • Qualifications: Experience in quality engineering and knowledge of automotive standards required.

The predicted salary is between 55000 - 60000 £ per year.

This role offers the opportunity to step into a position with immediate ownership, joining a technically strong business where quality sits at the centre of product delivery. You’ll work across design, engineering and operations teams to ensure products meet both customer and regulatory expectations, with a particular focus on automotive standards. It’s a role suited to someone who can come in and make an impact from day one. The position is offered on a hybrid basis (typically 3 days on-site), with a preference for candidates based in or able to commute to Oxford.

Our client is a growing semiconductor design and manufacturing company delivering complex ASIC solutions across multiple industries. As the business continues to scale, they are strengthening their quality function with someone who can take ownership of key processes and support ongoing improvement. Reporting to the Head of Quality & Compliance, the Senior Quality Engineer will lead quality activities across the full product lifecycle, ensuring compliance, supporting customers, and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include:

  • Leading quality activities across product development and delivery
  • Managing APQP processes and PPAP submissions for automotive customers
  • Conducting internal audits in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards
  • Investigating quality issues and implementing corrective actions
  • Preparing customer‑facing reports and supporting audit activities
  • Driving continuous improvement across quality and environmental processes

What you’ll bring:

  • Experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing or semiconductor environment
  • Strong exposure to automotive quality standards and processes (APQP, PPAP, VDA)
  • Ability to work independently and step into an established role with minimal ramp‑up
  • Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills
  • Familiarity with quality systems and audit processes

You’ll join a business where quality is a key part of growth and customer delivery, with the opportunity to take ownership quickly and influence how processes evolve. The role offers a salary of £55,000–£60,000, strong benefits, and a collaborative environment within a growing semiconductor organisation.

Senior Quality Engineer employer: IC Resources

Join a dynamic semiconductor design and manufacturing company in Oxford, where quality is at the heart of our operations. As a Senior Quality Engineer, you'll enjoy a collaborative work culture that values your expertise and offers strong benefits, including a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth. With a focus on continuous improvement and the chance to make an immediate impact, this role is perfect for those looking to advance their career in a thriving industry.

IC Resources

Contact Details:

IC Resources Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Quality Engineer

Quality Engineering
Automotive Quality Standards
APQP
PPAP
VDA
ISO 9001
ISO 14001