Senior Quality Engineer

A leading aerospace manufacturing business in Redditch is seeking a Quality Manager to take ownership of product quality across its precision engineering operation. This position is ideally suited to either an experienced Quality Manager or a Senior Quality Engineer looking to progress into a management role within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 p.a. Excellent benefits including progression, enhanced pension, life assuranec and others. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving product quality standards, reducing non-conformances, improving manufacturing quality performance, and ensuring customer expectations are consistently achieved across the business. The Role Reporting into senior management, responsibilities will include: • Leading all product quality activities across manufacturing • Managing customer quality concerns and driving effective corrective actions • Reducing scrap, rework, and non-conformance levels across production • Conducting root cause investigations using structured problem-solving techniques • Supporting inspection and manufacturing teams to improve right-first-time performance • Managing internal and external quality issues with customers and suppliers • Ensuring compliance with AS9100 and aerospace quality standards • Leading internal audits and supporting external customer audits • Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality and process capability • Developing and improving quality procedures, controls, and reporting methods About You The ideal candidate will have: • Previous experience within aerospace, precision engineering, or a highly regulated manufacturing environment • Strong understanding of product quality within a manufacturing setting • Experience managing NCRs, CAPA, and customer quality issues • Knowledge of AS9100 and quality management systems • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills • The ability to lead quality improvements across production operations • Previous leadership experience or the ambition to step into a management role What’s on Offer • £50,000 - £60,000 salary depending on experience • Opportunity to lead quality improvements within a growing aerospace business • Career progression and long-term stability • Supportive senior leadership team • Modern manufacturing environment To apply, please submit your CV for immediate consideration.