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Job Overview: Working alongside our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to join their team to support continued business growth. Remit: Working within the Operations team as a Senior Quality Engineer you will lead on quality, ensuring quality KPIs are met, and CI goals are achieved whilst overseeing a team of shift Quality Controllers Reporting to the Operations & SHEQ Director, the Senior Quality Engineer will be responsible for ensuring product quality, resolving issues efficiently, and supporting the continuous improvement of procedures across the QHSE management Systems This role offers a defined progression path to Quality Manager within two years, making it an excellent opportunity for a Senior or Quality Engineer ready to take the next step in their career Company Benefits: Monday-Friday days role Flexi-time contract 25 days holiday + bank holidays Private medical insurance Healthcare cash plan Life assurance Role: Actively contribute to the Operations Team, supporting quality KPIs and continuous improvement. Manage daily production quality and support NPI, ensuring product suitability to customer specifications. Own customer relationships, handling complaints, quality queries, and ensuring timely resolutions. Implement and manage 5S practices across key operational areas. Respond promptly to quality-related customer enquiries, managing the full lifecycle of quality concerns (NCRs, concessions, rework, 8D investigations). Ensure quality compliance of third-party components and manage supplier communications. Oversee the product returns process in line with RMA procedures, including issuing credit notes and managing stock reallocation. Continuously improve quality inspection procedures and processes. Lead internal audit programs in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards, ensuring effective scheduling, execution, and closure of NCRs. Drive and support the in-house 8D problem-solving program. Maintain key quality registers and reporting tools. Line manage the Quality Control team, including competency assessments and absence cover; support metrology tasks when needed. Perform additional duties as required, including support for stock takes. Experience Requirements: Strong background in Production Quality within manufacturing (preferably plastics but other industries will be considered Hold an engineering qualification such as HNC, HND or BEng ( desirable) Six Sigma Greenbelt (desirable) Experience of working to ISO accreditation and managing the associated QMS Experience of undertaking internal audits to 9001 or 13485, or willingness to train Detailed understanding and experience of applying six sigma principles tools for problem solving Experience working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage conflicting priorities Competent to read engineering drawings and measure components using metrological equipment Experience of undertaking root cause analysis on quality issues, and resolving them by putting corrective and preventative actions in place. Experience of supporting the introduction of new business and engineering changes into production from a Quality perspective Full UK driving license required to attend customer sites. Key Words: Quality Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, Quality Manager, NPI Quality Engineer, Customer Quality Engineer, Senior Quality Technician, SQA, Quality Assurance injection moulding, ISO13485, ISO9001, Plastics FOOTER Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we will only contact successful applications that meet the requirements of our client job brief. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful. For all UK job positions work seekers must be eligible to work and live in the UK Sierra 57 Consult Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering Sierra 57 Consult Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. In compliance with the new regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, Sierra 57 Consult will require proof of identification. A current copy of a passport, driving license, ID card or NI card will be required as part of the registration process. Email copies are acceptable. Sierra 57 Consult has been designed to project manage the mechanics of all aspects concerning the recruitment processes, implementing a simple and succinct method for targeting and introducing bona fide and skilled candidates to reputable clients and potential employers. If this advertised position does not interest you, please consider our other opportunities by sending your updated CV outlining your achievements and your personal requisites, i.e. salary, location, job roles. Please just Google Sierra 57 & register with us. TPBN1_UKTJ