Senior Quality Engineer

Location: Newton Aycliffe 

Salary: Highly Competitive 

Benefits:

• Performance-Based Incentives 
• Life Assurance – Coverage of up to 6x your annual salary.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save on bikes and accessories while promoting a healthy, eco-friendly commute.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Support – Including medical, dental, and mental health services.
•  25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
•  Company Matched up to 8%
• Access to training, mentorship, and career growth programs.
• Flexible Working Arrangements – Supporting hybrid work and flexible hours where possible.

The Company:

Theo James Recruitment is proud to be working with a highly respected global manufacturing business based in Newton Aycliffe, currently seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a state-of-the-art facility at the forefront of innovation in high-volume production, specifically supporting advanced moulding operations. The role offers real scope for impact, with leadership responsibilities and a strong emphasis on quality improvement, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration. This is a business known for its strong values, investment in people, and commitment to excellence — offering not only a competitive salary and exceptional benefits, but also genuine career development in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

• Represent the Quality function for moulding, printing, foiling, and sub-assembly operations

• Manage and resolve quality issues using 8D, FMEA, DMAIC, and other problem-solving tools

• Conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective actions

• Monitor and improve product and process quality using data-driven approaches

• Oversee audits and ensure compliance with control plans and PFMEAs

• Support new product introductions and engineering change orders

• Lead quality forums and continuous improvement initiatives

• Contribute to strategic workforce and engagement planning

Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience in a Senior or Quality Engineering role within high-volume manufacturing

• Strong background in injection moulding and manufacturing standards

• Certified or experienced in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt / Black Belt preferred)

• Skilled in quality methodologies: FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, SPC, etc.

• Effective communicator with experience working in cross-functional teams

• Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities

• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills

Why Should You Apply?