Quality Engineer

Meritus; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking multiple Quality Engineers for a 6-month contract in Bolton, with potential for extension. The role involves managing non-conformities, analyzing quality data, and driving corrective actions to enhance UK manufacturing operations. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in non-conformance management and quality assurance.
• Strong analytical skills for trend identification.
• Ability to engage with various business levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage non-conformities and analyze quality data.
• Drive corrective actions and support new product introductions.
• Facilitate non-conformance meetings and manage customer concerns.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Planning and organization

Education

HNC/HND in a relevant field

BSc or BEng

Job description

MERITUS is recruiting multiple Quality Engineers to join our client's team in Bolton on initial 6-month contracts, with a high likelihood of extension.

PLEASE NOTE: Evidence of your client's HNC or HND, BSc, or BEng is required at the point of application.

QUALITY ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - £30 per Hour - 6 Months - Bolton - Single Stage Interview Process

We are seeking an experienced and driven Quality Engineer to join our client's Non-Conformance team, supporting UK manufacturing operations. The role involves managing non-conformities, analyzing quality data, and driving corrective actions across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide frontline support for non-conformance management, including containment and administration.
2. Analyze non-conformance trends using tools like Google NLP and implement effective corrective actions.
3. Collate and report on quality KPIs and data (CQN, rework, scrap, returns, yields).
4. Lead practical problem-solving sessions using appropriate quality tools to identify root causes and drive improvements.
5. Support new product introduction by leveraging historical data and lessons learned.
6. Facilitate non-conformance meetings across all business levels.
7. Manage customer concerns and coordinate with internal teams across Europe (France, Italy, Germany).
8. Liaise with Program Quality and wider Quality teams to progress improvements.

What You'll Bring:

1. HNC/HND in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
2. Strong data analysis and trend identification skills.
3. Confident communicator, capable of engaging at all business levels.
4. Proven problem-solving and facilitation abilities.
5. Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
6. Self-motivated with a strong commitment to delivering results.