Quality Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading supply chain operations organization is seeking a Quality Engineer in Chester. The role involves ensuring product quality and safety while supporting corrective actions and quality initiatives across the business. Ideal candidates should have experience in automotive or manufacturing industries and possess strong data analysis and interpersonal skills. This is an onsite position with a pay rate of £24.64 per hour, working standard hours until November 2026, with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive, manufacturing, or production within major industries.
• Quality or engineering background.
• Ability to challenge constructively.

Responsibilities

• Guide and delegate tasks to quality control personnel.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation.
• Analyse data on non-conforming products.
• Prepare First Article Inspection Reports.
• Liaise on quality assurance requirements.
• Conduct internal and external audits.
• Support training on quality requirements.
• Drive quality initiatives and support APQP activities.

Skills

Data analysis skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work cross-functionally

Job description

Quality Engineer - Broughton/Chester

Location: Broughton (Onsite requirement)

Contract Duration: Until November 2026 (with potential for extension)

Pay Rate: £24.64 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 requirements
• Arrange 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.