Senior Quality Engineer

A leading, culture-first and family-owned manufacturing business which specialises in the design, manufacture, assembly and testing of highly complex components is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to join their SHEQ function. This Senior Quality Engineer position will take ownership of manufacturing performance, driving risk reduction and continuous improvement across designated production areas, while ensuring full compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001.

This is a permanent, days-based opportunity based in Huddersfield.

Salary & Benefits:

• Permanent - days based, 38 hours per week
• 7:00am - 16:00 Monday to Thursday and 7:00am - 11:00am Friday (flexibility available around core hours)
• 33 days annual holiday entitlement (with the ability to buy or sell up to 3 days)
• Annual company bonus
• Company matched pension contributions up to 10%
• Private Medical Insurance + medical sundries cash plan (incl. PMI excess cover)
• Subsidised, on-site canteen
• Annual profit share (dependent on company performance)
• Death in Service and Private Medical Care
• Corporate-discount gym membership

The successful Senior Quality Engineer will lead performance across manufacturing areas, taking responsibility for maintaining robust control documentation, supporting audits, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.

As a Senior Quality Engineer
, you will:

• Take ownership of performance metrics within assigned manufacturing areas (FPY, scrap, rework, escapes, COPQ)
• Lead root cause and corrective action activities using structured methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa)
• Maintain and approve Control Plans, PFMEAs, and process risk registers
• Support internal, customer, and third‑party audits
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with wider business objectives
• Coach and support production leadership in applying risk-based thinking
• Contribute to high‑criticality aerospace and space projects

To be considered for this Senior Quality Engineer role, you will have:

• Proven experience within aerospace, automotive, medical device, defence, or similar high-regulated manufacturing environments
• HNC, HND, degree or equivalent in a technical or manufacturing discipline
• Strong working knowledge of ISO
  9001, with awareness of AS9100, ISO
  13485, and NADCAP
• Experience using problem‑solving tools such as root cause analysis, data analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies
• A track record of implementing and improving management systems
• Knowledge of AS9100, new product introduction, and analytical methodologies such as Six Sigma (Black Belt advantageous)

This Senior Quality Engineer opportunity provides the chance to join a well-established organisation known for its strong culture, technical excellence, and long-term stability.