Senior Quality Engineer

We at JKR are recruiting a Senior 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.

• 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
• 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

• 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

• Experience with multilayer PCB, HDI, controlled impedance, and surface finishes
• 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

• 08:30-17:00 Monday-Thursday 08:30-16:00 Fridays
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
• 31 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Discounts and savings 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.