Quality Assurance Engineer

Certain Advantage; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization based in Bolton is seeking a Quality Engineer subcontractor for an initial 6-month contract. The role involves providing problem-solving expertise, leading Kaizen events, and engaging with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have relevant work experience, ideally supported by qualifications, and possess excellent analytical skills. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and flexible working between home and onsite.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate relevant work experience ideally backed up with qualifications.
• Excellent analytical skills to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Some electrical/electrical test experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide problem-solving expertise to overcome operational challenges.
• Lead and support Kaizen events and workshops.
• Engage with cross-functional teams for continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving expertise

Planning and organizing

Coaching and mentoring

Education

Relevant qualifications

Black Belt or equivalent

Job description

Overview

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton (this role will be a split between Working From Home and Onsite) is currently looking to recruit a Quality Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.

Hourly Rate: 30 - 40 per hour (Umbrella). Hours worked over 37 hours per week are paid at a time and a quarter Overtime rate.

Contract Duration: 6+ Months (very much long-term and ongoing thereafter).

Responsibilities

• To provide problem-solving expertise to overcome operational challenges
• Lead and support Kaizen events and workshops, driving rapid improvement and engaging cross-functional teams
• Assess internal and external trends to see opportunities for operational improvement
• To engage with cross functional teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and promoting data driven decision making
• Collate, validate and analyse complex data sets to identify trends and priorities
• Mentor, coach and build team capability to achieve sustainable process improvements

Skills and Experience

• To demonstrate relevant work experience ideally backed up with qualifications
• Ideally Black Belt or equivalent with experience
• Demonstrate excellent analytical skills with the ability to use data to identify trends and drive improvements
• Some electrical / electrical test experience would be an advantage
• Ability and confidence to report to all levels of the business
• Good planning and organising skills to ensure multiple tasks are prioritised and monitored to deliver set objectives
• Highly self-motivated and demonstrate a determination and persistence to deliver results despite obstacles and setbacks