Nicholas Associates
Senior Quality Engineer
Senior Quality Engineer at Nicholas Associates, based in Stanton under Bardon, Leicestershire. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Stanton under Bardon, Leicestershire
- Closing date
- Sector
- Quality Engineer
Reference 7763cd2f484a9b34432a2aa433991dc2f18d4f28
About the role
The basics:
Job Titles: Senior Quality Engineer
Industry: Mechanical Assembly - Engineering & Manufacturing
Location: Coalville
Salary: 48,000 + 10% bonus = 52,800
Hours: Monday to Thursday 6am to 2:30pm and Fridays 6am to 11:30am
Contracted hours: 37.5 per week
Holidays and Benefits: 33 days holiday, Xmas shut down, 7.5% pension, x4 salary death in service.
Overview:
Working for a large manufacturing business that have sites across the world we now require a Senior Quality Engineer to lead the quality team. This role will play a key part in improving customer satisfaction by ensuring products meet the highest quality standards. Partnering closely with production, they will lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen quality, reduce defects, and drive operational excellence across the factory.
Brief overview of duties:
- Conduct pre-despatch inspections and approve finished products.
- Use statistical analysis and root-cause techniques to investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure supplied and manufactured products meet quality standards.
- Work with internal teams and suppliers to resolve non-conformances and drive continuous improvement.
- Support production by minimising quality-related disruptions and reporting quality trends.
- Provide inspection support and carry out supplier audits when required.
- Support new product introduction and development projects from design review through to production.
- Assist in developing, maintaining, and auditing quality systems, procedures, and TQM reporting.
- Lead and develop the onsite Quality team, ensuring effective support for production targets.
- Identify training needs and build team capability and flexibility across the site.
- Travel to suppliers and other sites as required.
The ideal candidate / Senior Quality Engineer may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:
- Previous experience working within a mechanical assembly environment - machine building or large machinery or similar. (machines include electrical and hydraulic components)
- Knowledge of production methods such as machining or fabrication would be advantageous.
- Experience using standard measuring equipment is essential and reading / interpreting engineering drawings.
- Strong computer literacy is essential, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel. Familiarity with Access and experience using ERP/MRP systems would be an advantage.
Commutable from:
Coalville, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Loughborough, Leicester and surrounding areas.
If you are interested in the Senior Quality Engineer role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.
About Us
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.
Reference: 7763cd2f484a9b34432a2aa433991dc2f18d4f28 · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 6 Dec 2026 · Listed via Nicholas Associates
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