Senior Quality Engineer

Senior Quality Engineer required in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire to join a high-performing manufacturing organisation operating within a high-reliability, regulated environment. Salary: £40,000–£50,000 per annum (dependent on experience), Hours: Monday to Friday (days), Contract: Permanent, Location: Tewkesbury. Pertemps are recruiting for a Senior Quality Engineer to join a well-established and technically advanced manufacturing business supplying into demanding customer sectors. This is a senior, visible role within the Quality function, offering real authority, customer interaction, and the opportunity to drive measurable quality improvements across the operation. This position would suit an experienced Quality professional who thrives on leadership, enjoys being present on the shop floor, and is confident acting as the senior quality voice with customers, auditors, and internal stakeholders. Key DutiesProviding strong, visible leadership to the Quality Inspection Team and wider manufacturing operationTaking full accountability for inspection performance, quality control, and product release decisionsStopping processes where quality is at risk and ensuring right-first-time standards are embeddedActing as the senior point of contact for all customer-facing quality mattersLeading customer communication regarding non-conformances, concessions, and corrective actionsPresenting investigation findings, root causes, and improvement plans clearly and professionallyLeading customer visits, audits, and performance review meetingsManaging complex quality investigations using structured problem-solving tools (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone)Driving containment, corrective, and preventive actions to eliminate repeat defectsUsing quality data, SPC, yield, scrap, and defect trends to identify risks and improvement opportunitiesLeading continuous improvement projects to reduce defects, rework, and quality escapesCoaching and developing Quality Engineers, Inspectors, and operational teamsEnsuring ongoing compliance with accreditations, customer requirements, and internal quality systemsWhat We’re Looking ForProven experience operating as a Senior or Lead Quality Engineer within electronics, PCB manufacturing, or a similar high-reliability environmentDemonstrable experience leading and developing Quality Inspectors or technical quality teamsStrong background managing customer quality issues, investigations, and corrective actionsHigh level of expertise in root cause analysis and defect preventionConfident communicator with the ability to engage customers and senior leadershipStrong leadership presence with the confidence to challenge and influence across departmentsData-driven approach with a focus on measurable quality improvementEssentialsExperience within a regulated manufacturing environmentStrong knowledge of quality systems, investigations, and audit requirementsHigh attention to detail with a proactive, risk-based mindsetAbility to work cross-functionally and lead by example on the shop floorPay & Benefits£40,000–£50,000 per annum, dependent on experiencePermanent, stable role within a growing and technically advanced organisationOpportunity to take ownership of quality performance and customer relationshipsStrong leadership position with scope to influence and improve systems and cultureSupportive working environment with a focus on continuous improvementHow to Apply Visit Pertemps Gloucester, Unit 4A, Elmbridge Court, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester, GL3 1JZ (Mon–Fri, 08:00–17:00) or call 01452 507500 to register or find out more. Don’t miss this opportunity to step into a senior quality role offering responsibility, influence, and long-term career development. Apply today!…