Quality Engineer

Carbon60; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain operations organisation is searching for a Quality Engineer to ensure product quality and safety in Belfast. The successful candidate will guide quality control personnel, develop documentation, and support corrective actions. This role requires a background in quality or engineering within the manufacturing sector. Ideal candidates will have strong data analysis and interpersonal skills, along with experience in automotive or large manufacturing companies. This position offers a competitive pay rate of £23.84 per hour on a standard 35-hour work week.

Benefits

Overtime paid at premium rates

Qualifications

• Experience in quality or engineering within a major manufacturing industry.
• Automotive or manufacturing experience with large companies considered.

Responsibilities

• Guide and delegate tasks to Quality Control and Assurance engineers.
• Develop quality documentation and procedures.
• Analyse data on non-conforming products and support corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain Inspection Reports and plans.
• Conduct internal and external audits.
• Support training on quality requirements.
• Drive quality initiatives and support APQP activities.

Skills

Data analysis skills

Interpersonal skills

Quality assurance knowledge

Team player

Education

Quality or engineering background

Job description

Location: Belfast (Onsite requirement)
Contract Duration: Until November 2026 (with potential for extension)
Pay Rate:

• £23.84 per hour (PAYE)
• Overtime paid at premium rates

Hours: Standard 35 hours a week

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Engineer to join a leading supply chain operations organisation in Belfast. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring product quality and safety, supporting non-conformity reduction, and driving quality initiatives across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide and delegate tasks to Product Quality Control and Quality Assurance Engineering personnel
• Develop and maintain quality documentation and procedures
• Analyse data on non-conforming products and support corrective actions
• Prepare and maintain First Article Inspection Reports and Inspection plans
• Liaise with internal and external customers regarding quality assurance requirementsArrange and conduct internal and external audits
• Support training on quality requirements for both internal and external stakeholders
• Drive quality initiatives and support APQP activities (e.g., 8D problem solving, PFMEA, Control Plan development)
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to challenge constructively
• Data analysis skills (interpret data sets, graphical data, and draw conclusions)
• Team player, able to work cross-functionally
• Quality or engineering background within a major manufacturing industry
• Automotive, manufacturing, or production experience with large companies considered

To apply: Submit your latest CV. For more information please contact Ellie at Carbon60 Fareham on 02039106419.