Quality Engineer

Belcan; Broughton; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer for a 9-month contract in the Broughton area. The role focuses on identifying and resolving manufacturing issues, managing non-conformances, and driving continuous improvement on the shop floor.

The successful candidate will work closely with production teams, engineering, maintenance, and logistics to ensure quality standards are met, implement corrective actions, and support EHS and process validation activities.

Qualifications

• Experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience supporting quality processes, non-conformance management, or production improvement activities.
• A collaborative approach across multiple functions.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive mindset with focus on quality, safety, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Identify, investigate, and resolve manufacturing issues and NCs on the shop floor.
• Assist in creating NC notifications with complete technical information.
• Provide technical analysis for assembly anomalies, disruptions and quality concerns.
• Support NC progression through containment, corrective actions, and closure.
• Liaise with quality and supply chain teams, providing data to support investigations.
• Source drawings, tooling specifications, documentation, references, and parts data.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Logistics, and other teams to resolve challenges.
• Support Lean initiatives and waste reduction activities.
• Assist with Work Improvement Proposals, PVFs, and Failure Analysis activities.
• Undertake the NC Leader role when required.

Skills

Engineering experience

Manufacturing environment

Problem solving

Quality processes

Non-conformance management

Continuous improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Quality Engineer (JO0000028183) Broughton, Wales

Salary: GBP40.13 - GBP40.13 per hour

Location: Broughton (Onsite)
Contract: 9months, strong likelihood of extension
Rate :£40.13 Inside IR35 Umbrella

The Opportunity

An experienced and proactive Lineside Engineer is required to support manufacturing operations within a fast-paced production environment. Acting as a key technical resource on the shop floor, the successful candidate will work closely with production teams to identify, investigate, and resolve technical issues, ensuring efficient operations, high-quality standards, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing process.

This role plays a critical part in supporting production delivery by providing technical expertise, coordinating with support functions, and driving operational excellence through problem-solving and process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Support & Disruption Management

• Support production teams in identifying, investigating, and resolving manufacturing issues and non-conformities (NCs).
• Assist in the assessment and creation of NC notifications, ensuring all relevant technical information is accurately captured.
• Provide technical analysis and documentation for assembly anomalies, production disruptions, and quality concerns.
• Support the progression of NCs through containment, corrective actions, and closure.
• Liaise with quality and supply chain teams, providing relevant data and information to support investigations and resolution activities.
• Source and provide technical information including drawings, tooling specifications, documentation, references, and parts data.
• Identify production issues and elevate concerns that cannot be resolved by operators or frontline management.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Logistics, and other support functions to resolve operational challenges.
• Support analysis of manufacturing systems and processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Contribute to Lean Manufacturing initiatives and waste reduction activities.
• Support Work Improvement Proposals (WIPs), Process Validation Forms (PVFs), and Failure Analysis (FA) activities.
• Undertake the Non-Conformance (NC) Leader role when required.

Industrial Assets & Tooling

• Support maintenance and repair requests for equipment and tooling.
• Assist in the specification, development, modification, and improvement of production jigs and tooling.
• Support calibration and ongoing management of manufacturing assets to ensure operational readiness.
• Assist with the creation and management of outstanding work documentation.
• Work with multifunctional teams to assess and prioritise outstanding work requests.
• Support the management of blocked work orders and elevate issues impacting production schedules.
• Assist production teams in prioritising serial and rework work orders associated with non-conformities, concessions, or production constraints.

Health, Safety & Quality

• Promote and maintain Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) standards across the production area.
• Support the communication and implementation of EHS requirements on the shop floor.
• Assist in the identification, investigation, and resolution of near-miss incidents.
• Ensure manufacturing processes, procedures, and quality standards are consistently applied.
• Support a culture of safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Logistics Support

• Support material prioritisation activities to ensure rework and production requirements are met.
• Work closely with logistics teams to minimise production delays and maintain workflow continuity.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience supporting quality processes, non-conformance management, or production improvement activities.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across multiple functions.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on quality, safety, and operational performance.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to a wide range of engineering, production, quality, and operational functions.
• Involvement in continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• A challenging and rewarding role with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

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