We at JKR are recruiting aSenior Quality Engineer for a forward-thinking electronics manufacturing company based in Tewkesbury!
This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring customers consistently receive fully compliant, high-quality products through strong leadership, robust quality control, and proactive issue resolution. This is a full-time, site-based role.
Senior Quality Engineer Key Responsibilities
- Provide strong, visible leadership for the Quality Inspection Team and wider manufacturing operation, setting clear standards and expectations
- Take full accountability for inspection performance, product release, and quality control, stopping processes where quality is at risk
- Champion a right-first-time, zero-defect culture across all departments
- Act as the senior point of contact for customer quality matters, building trust and long-term confidence
- Lead all customer-facing communication relating to quality issues, non-conformances, concessions, and corrective actions
- Present investigation findings, root causes, and improvement plans to customers, auditors, and senior leadership
- Lead customer audits, visits, and performance reviews, ensuring strong preparation and delivery
- Take ownership of complex investigations using structured problem-solving tools (e.g. 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone)
- Drive containment, corrective, and preventive actions to protect customers and eliminate defects
- Analyse quality data (SPC, yield, scrap, defect trends) to identify risks and drive improvements
- Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce defects, rework, and quality escapes
- Coach and develop Quality Engineers, Inspectors, and operational teams
- Ensure compliance with quality standards, customer requirements, and audit expectations
Senior Quality Engineer Core Requirements
- Proven experience in a Senior or Lead Quality Engineer role within PCB manufacturing, electronics, or a high-reliability environment
- Strong experience leading customer quality issues, investigations, and corrective actions
- Demonstrable experience managing and developing quality or inspection teams
- High level of expertise in root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex issues clearly to customers and senior stakeholders
Senior Quality Engineer Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience with multilayer PCB, HDI, controlled impedance, and surface finishes
- IPC-A-600 qualification
- Background in aerospace, defence, medical, or automotive industries
- Knowledge of SPC, PFMEA, and APQP
- Experience with internal and external audits
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify risks and implement preventive actions
- Proven ability to analyse and present quality and compliance data effectively
- Strong influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
Senior Quality Engineer Working Hours & Benefits
- 08:30-17:00 Monday-Thursday 08:30-16:00 Fridays
- Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
- 31 days' holiday including Bank Holidays
- Pension - 3% employer 5% employee
- Paid professional development
- Discounts and savings portal
- Wellbeing portal
- Cycle to Work
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance policy
If you’re a driven quality professional looking to step into a highly visible, impactful leadership role within a forward-thinking manufacturing environment, this could be a fantastic opportunity.
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