Senior Quality Engineer

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer

Location: Derby
Salary: up to £45,000
Contract: Permanent

Role Overview – Senior Quality Engineer

An established aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to strengthen its customer‑focused quality function and support quality operations across its logistics and production activities.

This role suits a quality professional with aerospace experience who is confident representing customer interests, managing quality performance across multiple sites, and ensuring investigations, returns, and improvement actions meet strict industry standards. You’ll play a key part in driving continuous improvement and supporting operational teams to maintain high levels of product and process conformity.

Key Responsibilities – Senior Quality Engineer

• Act as the primary point of contact for customer quality matters, maintaining strong communication and proactive management of expectations.
• Lead and coordinate responses to issues such as customer returns, non‑conformances, and questions about product quality.
• Review and enhance root‑cause investigations and corrective actions before presenting responses externally.
• Maintain and update quality plans to ensure alignment with aerospace customer and project requirements.
• Oversee day‑to‑day quality activities within the logistics centre, including inspections, returns processing, and containment activities.
• Support the introduction of new quality tools, methods, and improvement initiatives.
• Track and analyse quality metrics, working closely with cross‑functional teams to drive performance improvements.
• Mentor and support the development of quality team members.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards and internal management systems.
• Contribute to wider operational goals including safety, delivery performance, cost control, and team development.

Key Experience & Qualifications – Senior Quality Engineer

• Experience in quality engineering within aerospace or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of structured problem‑solving techniques (such as 8D, RCCA, APQP‑style methods).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience leading quality projects or supporting small teams.
• Good analytical ability with experience using ERP and quality‑related systems.
• Confident communicator, capable of managing discussions with both customers and internal teams.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles is advantageous.

Benefits – Senior Quality Engineer

• Holiday: 33 days per annum (including Bank Holidays)
• Pension: 3% employer / 5% employee contribution
• Life Assurance: 3× annual salary

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