At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality initiatives and ensure product reliability in electronic manufacturing.
- Company: Established electronics manufacturer with a strong reputation in Colchester.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and shape the future of quality strategy.
- Why this job: Take ownership of quality processes and make a real impact in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in electronics manufacturing and strong quality engineering background required.
Location: Colchester, Essex
Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 basic + benefits
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Arrangements: On-site - Some flexibility to WFH
Right to work: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. They cannot offer sponsorship.
This is a standalone role to take responsibility for the Quality function at a c50 person electronic OEM business. Once this person is in place, they will recruit a Quality Inspector to support them. So, this role would suit an experienced Senior Quality Engineer or Quality Manager looking for a role with autonomy and the opportunity to own Quality.
Are you an experienced Quality Engineer/Manager with a strong background in electronic product manufacturing? Do you enjoy taking ownership of quality systems, processes, and continuous improvement? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to take on a senior role with real influence.
A leading electronics manufacturer in Colchester is looking for a Senior Quality Engineer - Electronic products to join their growing team. You’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving the company’s Quality Management System, driving compliance to ISO9001, and acting as a technical point of contact for customers.
This role suits someone who is confident, collaborative, and comfortable working across engineering, production, and customer teams.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Working closely with engineering and production teams to ensure product quality and reliability
- Leading quality activities across the manufacturing process for electronic products
- Managing, maintaining, and improving the company’s QMS
- Ensuring compliance with ISO9001 and supporting audits
- Acting as a customer-facing quality representative, handling queries and driving resolution
- Supporting root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives
What You’ll Bring:
- Strong experience in electronics manufacturing
- Proven background in quality engineering at a senior or lead level
- Hands-on experience with ISO9001 and QMS ownership
- Confident communicator with the ability to work directly with customers
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, problem-solving tools, and quality methodologies
Why Join?
- Opportunity to shape and influence quality strategy
- Work with an established manufacturer with a strong reputation
- Collaborative culture with real autonomy in your role
- This is a great opportunity to join a well-established, successful company and own & improve their quality functions.
If you have any specific questions about this role, please call David.
