Senior Quality Engineer - Production

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day quality activities and manage the Production Quality team.
• Implement and standardise quality tools and processes across all value streams.
• Ensure effective use of APQP, PFMEA, and control plans in production.
• Drive quality improvements using SPC, OEE, and right-first-time performance measures.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) from a quality engineering perspective.
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective action using tools like 8D, PPS, DMAIC.
• Manage production scrap through MRB processes.
• Support supplier quality issue resolution.
• Maintain and develop quality procedures and policies.
• Report on quality KPIs and contribute to annual improvement plans.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 Rev D, regulatory standards, and audit schedules.
• Stay up to date with advancements in quality management practices.

Key Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong background in Quality Engineering within AS9100 Rev D environments.
• Proficiency in APQP, PPAP, PSW, FAIR, ISIR, SPC, and Control Plans.
• Excellent problem-solving and data analysis skills.
• Strong knowledge of process safety, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects in a fast-paced setting.

Attributes:
Essential:

• Proactive and self-motivated
• Strong communication and mentoring skills
• Detail-oriented and highly organised
• Leadership and team management experience
• Adaptable and open to change

Desirable:

• AS9100 auditor training
• CMM technology experience
• Knowledge of lean tools (5S, Jidoka, SMED)
• Familiarity with project management software (e.g. MS Project)

Other:

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to suppliers/customers on short notice.

ACS are recruiting for a Senior Quality Engineer. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Senior Quality Engineer submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Senior Quality Engineer. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Senior Quality Engineer with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Senior Quality Engineer role you desire.