Hands-On Process Quality Engineer — Drive Improvement & Compliance

De La Rue; Westhoughton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

De La Rue is seeking a Process Quality Engineer to support the site Quality function and act as the link between Quality Control and Continuous Improvement on the factory floor. The role involves hands-on QA across manufacturing, data-driven process improvements, and collaboration with senior leadership.

Candidates should bring proven problem-solving skills and experience with quality tools (SPC, FMEA, APQP, 8D, Lean, Six Sigma).

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Clear written and verbal communication to explain complex technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support governance and operational disciplines across the division.
• Develop and enforce quality standards and specifications for products and manufacturing processes, including test plans, inspection methods, and control plans.
• Analyse production data and KPIs to identify improvement opportunities using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Assist root cause analysis for non-conformances, production issues, or customer complaints using 8D, Fishbone diagrams, and 5 Whys.
• Support internal audits to ensure ISO 9001 compliance.
• Create and maintain quality documentation (process maps, FMEA, SOPs) and present reports to management.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to embed sustainable process improvements and coach staff on CAPA.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Hands-on manufacturing experience

Tools

SPC

FMEA

APQP

8D Problem-Solving

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Job description

De La Rue is seeking a Process Quality Engineer to support the site Quality function and act as the link between Quality Control and Continuous Improvement on the factory floor. The role involves hands-on QA across manufacturing, data-driven process improvements, and collaboration with senior leadership.

Candidates should bring proven problem-solving skills and experience with quality tools (SPC, FMEA, APQP, 8D, Lean, Six Sigma).