Senior Quality Engineer

Location: Sheffield
Salary: £51,500 + annual discretionary bonus
Hours: 37.5 per week (Mon-Thu 07:00-16:00, Fri 07:30-12:00)
Benefits:

* Annual discretionary bonus

* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

* 7% employer pension contribution (4% employee minimum)

* Early finish Fridays

ITP are working with a leading manufacturer in a highly regulated industry who are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives within a precision engineering environment. You'll be working with cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards are met across processes, products, and suppliers.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive Quality professional who thrives on solving problems and improving processes. With strong technical acumen and excellent communication skills, you'll enjoy working in a collaborative environment focused on precision, performance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

* Deliver and document training on work instructions, policies, and procedures.

* Implement continuous improvement initiatives using quality tools (SPC, DOE, Pareto, capability studies, etc.).

* Act as a customer liaison, managing and resolving customer quality complaints.

* Collect, analyse, and present data using statistical methods.

* Support suppliers in interpreting quality requirements.

* Contribute to APQP deliverables including FMEA, risk analysis, CAPA, and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).

* Develop inspection criteria and sampling plans to align with customer and manufacturing requirements.

* Lead or support productivity and process improvement projects.

* Perform quality reviews, audits, and recommend process or standard modifications as needed.

* Review drawings and ensure correct application of GD&T and material specifications.

* Monitor key metrics and drive performance improvement.

Experience & Background

* Degree in an Engineering discipline or recognised Engineering Apprenticeship.

* Experience working in a highly regulated industry (e.g. automotive, aerospace, or medical).

* Strong manufacturing background, ideally with casting or forging experience.

* Solid understanding of Quality Management Systems (QSR, ISO).

* Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Analysis, PPAP, and Continuous Improvement tools.

* Confident communicator, capable of liaising with customers and cross-functional teams.

* Strong problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.

Should you be interested or want to learn more about the Senior Quality Engineer position, please apply with an up to date CV