Lead Quality Engineer - Electrical & Embedded Systems

Head Lines; Taunton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Fortune 500 company in Taunton is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer to ensure that electrical sensing components meet the highest quality standards. This hands-on position requires 5-7 years of experience in Quality Management and a strong background in manufacturing electrical components. Responsibilities include inspecting components, maintaining quality records, and driving continuous improvement. Benefits include 26 days of holiday, pension contributions, and life assurance. This is a full-time, permanent role.

Benefits

26 days annual holiday

Defined Contribution Pension

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Free car parking

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in Quality Management.
• Experience in manufacturing electrical/electronic components.
• Knowledge of certified systems (IATF 16949, ISO).

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test electrical/mechanical components.
• Maintain records and analyse returns or failures.
• Support quality documentation: PPAP, FMEA.
• Drive quality system improvements.

Skills

Quality Management

Manufacturing electrical components

Statistical analysis

Technical documentation

Problem resolution

Customer liaison

Education

HND/HNC qualified

Tools

PPAP

FMEA

IATF 16949

ISO standards

Job description

A leading Fortune 500 company in Taunton is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer to ensure that electrical sensing components meet the highest quality standards. This hands-on position requires 5-7 years of experience in Quality Management and a strong background in manufacturing electrical components. Responsibilities include inspecting components, maintaining quality records, and driving continuous improvement. Benefits include 26 days of holiday, pension contributions, and life assurance. This is a full-time, permanent role.