Senior Quality EngineerLocation: DerbySalary: Circa 45,000 DOEWe are recruiting a Senior Quality Engineer for an international aerospace manufacturing business supplying precision components to the aerospace sector. This is a senior leadership role responsible for leading site quality and engineering functions, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with aerospace quality standards.The Role:Lead and develop the site''s quality and engineering teams, promoting a strong culture of quality and continuous improvementOwn and maintain the site Quality Management System in line with aerospace standards (e.g. AS9100)Act as the senior quality interface with customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodiesDrive lean and continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and costSupport business development by ensuring engineering capability and resource meet customer requirementsOversee engineering and quality KPIs, ensuring effective communication with productionLead problem-solving and root cause analysis, escalating major non-conformances where requiredManage engineering and quality budgets and ensure legal and regulatory complianceSkills and Experience:Proven experience as a Senior Quality Engineer within the aerospace manufacturing industryStrong engineering background with the ability to interpret engineering drawings and aerospace specificationsExperience working with AS9100 and aerospace quality systemsDemonstrated leadership and people management ..... full job details .....