Lead Quality Engineer

Lead Quality Engineer  Permanent Slough Onsite 

If you're a Quality professional who enjoys solving problems, improving manufacturing processes and making a real impact on how a business operates, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

We're recruiting on behalf of a growing engineering manufacturer looking for someone who wants to take ownership of quality across the business—not just maintaining standards, but continuously improving them. Working alongside Engineering, Production and Purchasing, you'll play a key role in reducing defects, improving processes, strengthening supplier performance and ensuring customers receive products they can rely on.

If you like variety, autonomy and being trusted to make improvements that genuinely matter, keep reading...

What you'll be doing

Own and improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
Investigate quality issues, customer complaints and NCRs using 8D and root cause analysis.
Develop and maintain PFMEAs, PPAPs and Control Plans.
Work closely with Engineering, Production and Suppliers to improve quality and reduce defects.
Carry out internal and supplier audits.
Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes and product quality.Why join?

This is an opportunity to become a key member of a growing engineering business where your ideas won't disappear into a suggestion box—they'll be listened to.

You'll have the autonomy to influence quality standards, improve manufacturing processes and help shape the future of the business.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who enjoys getting out onto the shop floor, working collaboratively with engineering teams and finding practical solutions to manufacturing challenges.

Experience in a Quality Engineering position within a mechanical manufacturing environment.
HNC (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline.
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
Experience producing and maintaining PFMEAs, PPAPs and Control Plans.
Practical experience using 8D, Six Sigma or other structured problem-solving methodologies.
Experience of supplier quality management and internal auditing.
Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with customers, suppliers and colleagues at every level.
A proactive mindset with a genuine passion for continuous improvement. 

Ready to make an impact? 

Hit "APPLY NOW" If you're looking for a role where you'll be trusted to improve quality, solve engineering challenges and make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed