Senior Quality Engineer - 6 Month Contract
Location: Leamington Spa (On-site)
Rate: £20-£25 per hour
Contract Type: Contractor
The Role
An opportunity has opened for a Senior Quality Engineer to join a high-performing engineering environment on a 6-month contract. You'll support multiple value streams, working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive measurable improvements in product and process quality.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is comfortable taking ownership of supplier quality and issue resolution.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and define supply chain quality requirements and associated documentation
- Lead resolution of supplier quality issues using structured methodologies (e.g. 8D)
- Deliver proactive and reactive supplier improvement activities, applying Lean Manufacturing principles
- Own supplier-related issues end-to-end, including corrective action implementation and verification
- Conduct supplier quality assurance activities including audits, surveillance visits, and assessments
- Manage part quality across product, process, and supplier changes
- Track and report performance against project targets and KPIs
Key Requirements
- Proven experience in Supplier or Parts Quality within a manufacturing environment
- Background in automotive, aerospace, or similar high-quality engineering sectors (others considered)
- Knowledge of low-volume and/or series production environments
- Experience across manufacturing processes such as casting, machining, heat treatment, or NDT
- Strong problem-solving capability with a hands-on approach
- Familiarity with quality systems, tools, and data-driven decision-making
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage suppliers and stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to manage workload effectively and remain commercially aware
- Engineering qualification or equivalent experience
- Full driving licence and flexibility to travel for supplier visits
- Working knowledge of ISO9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949
Desirable
- Experience in low-volume assembly or precision machining environments
- Understanding of gears or gear geometry
- Knowledge of Six Sigma tools (GR&R, SPC, DoE)
- Awareness of ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards
- Lead Auditor qualification
What's on Offer
- Exposure to complex engineering programmes and high-value supply chains
- Opportunity to make a tangible impact on quality performance
- Collaborative and supportive working environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement
Next Steps
If you're interested in hearing more, apply with your CV and we'll be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.
