Quality Engineer

The Middleby Corporation; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Lincoln is seeking a Quality Engineer to enhance product and process quality. You will support the Quality Manager through data-driven problem solving, analysis of supplier quality, and compliance with quality standards. The successful candidate will possess strong root cause analysis skills and a relevant technical qualification. This is a full-time role with competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quality or manufacturing engineering.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 compliance and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Support Quality Manager in improving product and process quality.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Investigate supplier non-conformances and maintain quality data.

Skills

Root cause analysis

CAPA skills

Proficient in Excel

Data analysis

Familiarity with inspection methods

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Training in 8D methodologies

Education

HNC / HND in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing discipline

Tools

QMS systems

ERP systems

Job description

Lincat – Quality Engineer

Lincat is a thriving manufacturing business; one of the world's leading names in commercial catering equipment with over 50 years’ experience of delivering world class innovation and product quality to its extensive customer base. Our company manufactures 50,000 products each year and exports to 80+ countries. We have great products, great people and great customers.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join our team at Lincat!

You will be responsible for supporting the Quality Manager in improving product, process, and supplier quality through data-driven problem solving, defect prevention, and the application of quality engineering principles. Ensure that all manufacturing, inspection, and supplier activities meet Lincat’s standards for safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction; directly contributing to business quality KPIs.

This is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 8 : 00am to 4 : 30pm.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Process & Product Improvement :
• Conduct root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why), implement corrective / preventive actions (CAPA), and support SPC and audit programmes.
• Supplier Quality :
• Investigate supplier non-conformances, support vendor corrective actions, maintain supplier quality data, and assist in supplier evaluations.
• W arranty & Field Data :
• Analyse warranty / service data to identify trends, prepare dashboards, and feed insights to Engineering and Procurement for corrective action.
• Quality Systems & Continuous Improvement :
• Support QMS digitalisation, ISO 9001 compliance, internal audits, and the development of supplier and internal KPIs.
• Inspection & Testing :
• Support goods-in and in-process inspection, validate testing methods, and ensure accurate data capture for trend analysis.

Skills Required :

• Strong root cause analysis and CAPA skills.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis.
• Familiarity with inspection methods, measuring equipment, and QMS / ERP systems.
• Understanding of production and supplier manufacturing processes.
• HNC / HND or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing discipline.
• Experience in quality or manufacturing engineering.
• Training in 8D, FMEA, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies desirable.
• Awareness of ISO 9001 and audit processes.