Location: Colchester, Essex
Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 basic + benefits
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Arrangements: On-site - Some flexibility to WFH
Right to work: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. They cannot offer sponsorship.
This is a standalone role to take responsibility for the Quality function at a c50 person electronic OEM business. Once this person is in place, they will recruit a Quality Inspector to support them.
So, this role would suit an experienced Senior Quality Engineer or Quality Manager looking for a role with autonomy and the opportunity to own Quality.
Are you an experienced Quality Engineer/Manager with a strong background in electronic product manufacturing? Do you enjoy taking ownership of quality systems, processes, and continuous improvement? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to take on a senior role with real influence.
A leading electronics manufacturer in Colchester is looking for a Senior Quality Engineer - Electronic products to join their growing team. You’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving the company’s Quality Management System, driving compliance to ISO9001, and acting as a technical point of contact for customers.
This role suits someone who is confident, collaborative, and comfortable working across engineering, production, and customer teams.
Senior Quality Engineer - Electronic products - What You’ll Be Doing
Working closely with engineering and production teams to ensure product quality and reliability
Leading quality activities across the manufacturing process for electronic products
Managing, maintaining, and improving the company’s QMS
Ensuring compliance with ISO9001 and supporting audits
Acting as a customer‑facing quality representative, handling queries and driving resolution
Supporting root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives Senior Quality Engineer - Electronic products - What You’ll Bring
Strong experience in electronics manufacturing
Proven background in quality engineering at a senior or lead level
Hands‑on experience with ISO9001 and QMS ownership
Confident communicator with the ability to work directly with customers
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, problem‑solving tools, and quality methodologies Senior Quality Engineer - Electronic products - Why Join?
Opportunity to shape and influence quality strategy
Work with an established manufacturer with a strong reputation
Collaborative culture with real autonomy in your role This is a great opportunity to join a well-established, successful company and own & improve their quality functions.
If you have any specific questions about this Senior Quality Engineer - Electronic products role, please call David on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Salary description
£55000.00 - £65000.00 per year