Senior Quality Engineer

Senior Quality Engineer

Salary: Up to £55,000
Location: Coatbridge
Sector: Aerospace, Defence & Space

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to take ownership of quality across key manufacturing processes within a highly regulated environment. This role will focus on driving process robustness, improving manufacturing quality, and ensuring compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards.

You will play a critical role in supporting the design and manufacture of advanced thermal battery systems used in mission-critical aerospace, defence, and space applications, working closely with engineering and production teams.

Quality Engineering & Manufacturing Support

• Provide Quality Engineering support to Manufacturing and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Verify product compliance against engineering and customer specification requirements.
• Review and audit manufacturing processes to ensure effective operation and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead problem-solving activities, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implementation of corrective actions.
• Manage non-conformance processes and ensure timely resolution of quality issues.
• Deliver assigned Quality Improvement Projects to agreed objectives and timescales.
• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI), including hands-on mechanical inspection and measurement activities.
• Support and develop the Quality Control Inspection team through training and technical guidance.

Auditing & Compliance

• Conduct Internal Product Audits and Quality Management System Audits in accordance with AS9100 requirements.
• Perform external supplier audits and quality evaluations to ensure compliance with industry and customer standards.
• Maintain and promote compliance with the AS9100 Quality Management System

Essential Requirements:

• Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline (BEng or MEng)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Quality Management, Quality Engineering, or Product Assurance.
• Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes and controls associated with high-reliability products.
• Certified Quality Management System Auditor (AS9100 preferred, ISO 9001 considered).
• Experience conducting precision mechanical inspection and measurement activities.
• Proven ability to identify, implement, and sustain process improvements.
• Experience utilising data analysis tools and techniques to monitor process performance and drive improvement.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.