- Salary: Up to £48000 per annum + + bonus = £52,800
Industry: Mechanical Assembly - Engineering & Manufacturing
Hours: Monday to Thursday 6am to 2:30pm and Fridays 6am to 11:30am
Contracted hours: 37.5 per week
Holidays and Benefits: 33 days holiday, Xmas shut down, 7.5% pension, x4 salary death in service.
Overview:
Working for a large manufacturing business that have sites across the world we now require a Senior Quality Engineer to lead the quality team. This role will play a key part in improving customer satisfaction by ensuring products meet the highest quality standards. Partnering closely with production, they will lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen quality, reduce defects, and drive operational excellence across the factory.
Brief overview of duties:
- Conduct pre-despatch inspections and approve finished products.
- Use statistical analysis and root-cause techniques to investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure supplied and manufactured products meet quality standards.
- Work with internal teams and suppliers to resolve non-conformances and drive continuous improvement.
- Support production by minimising quality-related disruptions and reporting quality trends.
- Provide inspection support and carry out supplier audits when required.
- Support new product introduction and development projects from design review through to production.
- Assist in developing, maintaining, and auditing quality systems, procedures, and TQM reporting.
- Lead and develop the onsite Quality team, ensuring effective support for production targets.
- Identify training needs and build team capability and flexibility across the site.
- Travel to suppliers and other sites as required.
The ideal candidate / Senior Quality Engineer may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:
- Previous experience working within a mechanical assembly environment - machine building or large machinery or similar. (machines include electrical and hydraulic components)
- Knowledge of production methods such as machining or fabrication would be advantageous.
- Experience using standard measuring equipment is essential and reading / interpreting engineering drawings.
- Strong computer literacy is essential, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel. Familiarity with Access and experience using ERP/MRP systems would be an advantage.
Commutable from:
Coalville, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Loughborough, Leicester and surrounding areas.
About Us
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
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For more information on this vacancy please contact uson 01332360055.
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Senior Quality Engineer in Coalville employer: Nicholas Associates Group
Nicholas Associates Group is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Birmingham where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and support towards achieving Chartership. Our diverse project portfolio ensures that every day brings new challenges and rewards, making it a fulfilling place to advance your career in mechanical engineering.
