Senior Quality Engineer
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £60,000.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 February 2026 |
| Location: | Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1EU |
| Company: | Coburg Banks |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBBH2147_1770638142 |
Summary
Our client, a well-established chemical manufacturer, is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead and drive quality performance across their production operation.
This is a senior, hands-on role for a quality professional who can own systems, lead a team, and deliver real improvements.
The Role:
- Own and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) with ongoing adherence and compliance to ISO 9001 and IATF 16949
- Lead quality reporting and performance updates to senior management
- Manage and support the quality team to investigate, report, and correct quality issues across the business
- Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
- Reduce customer complaints and quality non-conformances
- Improve processes to increase First Time Pass (FTP) and overall product quality
- Proven experience in a senior quality or quality engineering role within manufacturing (chemical industry preferred)
- Strong knowledge of quality systems, audits, and compliance standards
- Experience leading teams and driving corrective actions
- Hands-on, proactive, and improvement-focused
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Join a respected and growing manufacturer
- Senior role with real responsibility and influence
- Competitive package and long-term career prospects
Contact us now for a confidential discussion. Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.