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Senior Quality Engineer

Job type:Perm
Town/City:Horsham
County:West Sussex
Salary/Rate:£45000 - £550000 per annum
Business Sector:Quality Engineering
Job ref:BBBH153173
Post Date:September 15, 2025

Senior Quality Engineer

Horsham - Hybrid
£45,000 - £55,000

Are you an experienced Quality professional looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to join our growing Quality team and support the ongoing development and improvement of our Business Management System (BMS).

Working for a surveillance and fire control specialist, this is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in ensuring compliance to ISO 9001 and other industry standards.

Key Accountabilities - Senior Quality Engineer

+ Maintain and continually improve the Business Management System (BMS) to meet ISO 9001 and defence industry standards.

+ Administer the internal audit schedule and conduct internal audits to monitor effectiveness.

+ Lead and support corrective action activities for material and process non-conformances.

+ Develop clear and concise processes, procedures, and work instructions.

+ Liaise directly with customers on Quality issues, including calls, visits, and bid/contract reviews.

+ Review bids and contracts for Quality requirements and prepare Quality Plans.

+ Support design gateway reviews to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

+ Conduct fault analysis and prepare reports on customer returns.

Skills and knowledge required - Senior Quality Engineer

+ Proven experience managing QMS/BMS within a design and manufacturing environment.

+ Strong auditing background (internal and supplier).

+ Qualified to HNC/HND level or equivalent in an engineering discipline.

+ Knowledge of structured problem-solving tools (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa).

+ Ability to develop processes and documentation within a QMS/BMS.