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Senior Quality Engineer

Posted: 13/03/26
Recruiter:Rise Technical Recruitment
Reference:3084004938
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: Engineering
Salary:£50,000 - £60,000 Annual Holiday+Pension+Benefits
Location:Southmoor, Oxfordshire
Description:

Senior Quality Engineer (NPI/Manufacturing)

50'000 - 60'000 (DOE) + Flexible Working hours + Holiday + Pension + Excellent Company Benefits

Oxford, Oxfordshire (Commutable from: Faringdon, Witney, Kidlington, Bicester, Aylesbury, Wallingford, Slough, Reading)

Are you a Senior Quality Engineer looking to join a global organisation in an exciting new role where you can influence quality and manufacturing performance whilst working on an exciting new product line?

Excellent opportunity to join an industry-leading company in a technical interesting & challenging role with a company who will encourage a great work/life balance, whilst offering long-term job security and further career prospects.

This well-established company specialise in the design & manufacture of pressure vessels for a range of industries and are backed by a reputation for engineering excellence and a strong pipeline of projects. As an international manufacturer , they are experts in their field and as such have an excellent reputation with their global client base. Due to continued expansion & exciting projects in the pipeline they are now looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to join their passionate & dedicated teams on a permanent basis.

This is a senior, hands on NPI Quality Engineer role in a regulated, high-integrity manufacturing environment with a strong nuclear and safety focus. The role owns quality delivery across New Product Introduction and major projects, ensuring compliant, fully traceable products are delivered right first time from early development through to volume production & requires direct leadership of APQP, PPAP, and NPI quality activities. This role is critical to safety, accreditation, and delivery performance. Depth of experience and proven ownership are essential.

This is a rare opportunity to join a global business who have a reputation for engineering excellence and a strong commitment to staff development.

The Role

Lead quality activities across NPI and major projects
Act as the quality authority within cross-functional project teams
Drive APQP deliverables from feasibility through volume production
Own PPAP submission readiness and customer approval
Protect accreditation, safety, and compliance through disciplined execution
Non-conformance investigation, containment, and corrective action
Internal, external, and supplier audits

The Person

  • Senior Quality Engineer with strong knowledge of APQP +PPAP and NPI quality delivery from prototype to volume production
  • Background in nuclear, defence, aerospace, pressure equipment, automotive or similar regulated sectors
  • Practical experience with: FMEA, MSA, SPC, capability studies, Statistical analysis and validation methods, traceability, material certification, welding, NDE, or coatings
  • A confident and vibrant individual with excellent communication capabilities
  • Looking to join a global leader in a technically interesting and varied role



Please click "Apply Now" or contact Sarah Hibberd at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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