Quality Engineer

Dabster; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer for an on-site role in Blackpool, UK. The successful candidate will develop and maintain quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal applicants should have a strong background in manufacturing processes and quality compliance, particularly in the medical device sector. This is a -month contract with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in process quality and compliance.
• Proficiency in statistical methods.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop measurement systems for manufacturing processes.
• Support new product introductions with control plans.
• Implement process monitoring and control techniques.
• Collect and analyze data for process improvements.
• Design and implement sampling plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Manufacturing processes Knowledge — Lean and Six Sigma

Statistical software packages

MS Office

Regulatory compliance (FDA, EU), GMP

Job description

About Us

At Dabster, we specialize in connecting top talent with leading global companies. We are currently seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our client's team based in Blackpool, UK. Our mission is to be the foremost recruitment specialist in securing exceptional talent for a diverse range of global clients.

Who Will You Work With

Our client is a renowned player in the medical devices industry, committed to innovation and excellence in manufacturing and quality assurance. You will be part of a dedicated team focused on enhancing process reliability, product quality, and regulatory compliance in a dynamic and fast‑paced production environment.

About the Role

As a Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing and maintaining quality assurance processes, tools, and methodologies to support new product introductions, design transfers, and continuous process improvement. This is a -month contract role, with strong potential for extension.

The role is based on‑site in Blackpool, UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop measurement systems, including both destructive and non‑destructive tests, for manufacturing processes.
• Support new product introductions by developing control plans aligned with product classifications, defect analysis, patient risk, and process capabilities.
• Implement process monitoring and control techniques based on process and product risk levels.
• Collect and analyze data using statistical tools to support process improvements and day‑to‑day production needs.
• Design and implement both standard and custom sampling plans.
• Assess the effectiveness of measurement tools and sampling plans, including risk acceptability in line with product type and severity.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (FDA, European regulations, GMP).

Mandatory Skills & Expertise

• Manufacturing processes Knowledge — Lean and Six Sigma, MSA, SPC, DOE, Reliability
• Statistical software packages
• MS Office
• Regulatory compliance (FDA, EU), GMP

Desired Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Expert Good team spirit
• Problem‑solving, data analysis and interpretation
• Experience in medical device manufacturing

What We Offer

Project Duration : -month contract, with strong potential for extension.

Location : On‑site in Blackpool, UK.

Domain Impact : Be part of a globally recognised medical device organisation that values quality, innovation, and patient safety.

Interview Process

The selection process typically includes – technical interviews followed by a business round focused on cultural fit and overall role alignment.

How to Apply

If you are a Quality Engineer with strong experience in process quality, compliance, and statistical methods, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to .

Elevate your career by contributing to high‑impact work in a world‑class medical manufacturing environment!