Senior Quality Systems Engineer

Are you a detail-oriented problem solver who thrives in a collaborative environment? Do you want to shape the future of quality in an industry where precision and innovation are key?

As a Senior Quality Systems Manager, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring that our products and processes meet the highest standards across aerospace, automotive, and other cutting-edge sectors. You’ll be part of a supportive team, working with experts across departments to drive continuous improvement and make a real impact.

If you’re passionate about quality, enjoy working in a dynamic environment, and want to be part of a company that values your voice and professional growth, we’d love to hear from you!

Role: Senior Quality Systems Engineer

Location: Gloucester
Job Type: Permanent | Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Reports to: Head of Quality | Direct Reports: Quality Systems Administrator

What You’ll Be Doing

As part of our quality team, you will:

1. Lead and enhance our Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with top industry standards (ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, NADCAP).
2. Keep our Quality Manuals and Procedures relevant and user-friendly.
3. Conduct internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
4. Manage corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and drive meaningful improvements.
5. Be the key contact for customer, regulatory, and certification audits, ensuring we consistently meet high standards.
6. Support the introduction of new products and processes, ensuring quality is built in from the start.
7. Lead continuous improvement initiatives, making our operations more efficient and sustainable.
8. Stay ahead of industry trends, adopting new quality management technologies and best practices.
9. Work closely with colleagues across different teams to embed a culture of quality and collaboration.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong background in Quality Engineering within a complex, AS9100 Rev D manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience implementing and maintaining quality systems in a highly regulated sector (preferably aerospace or automotive).
• Hands-on experience with key Quality methodologies such as APQP, PPAP, PSW, FAIR, ISIR, SPC, and Control Plans.
• Understanding of engineering drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills—you see challenges as opportunities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with teams across the business.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining a high standard of quality.

What Makes You a Great Fit

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A great communicator – you can work with people at all levels and explain complex topics clearly.
• Detail-oriented – you spot things others might miss.
• A natural problem solver – you enjoy challenges and find creative solutions.
• A team player – you love collaborating and helping others succeed.
• Organised & adaptable – you keep projects on track while handling new challenges.
• Motivated & proactive – you take ownership of your work and drive improvement.

We Want to Hear From You!

If you’re passionate about quality and looking for a role where your skills, ideas, and career can grow, we’d love to talk. Apply today and become part of a team that values your contributions!