Quality Engineer

Wabtec Corporation; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Napier Turbocharger, a Wabtec Company, is seeking a Quality Engineer to join a renowned engineering business that designs, manufactures, and tests industrial turbochargers for power generation, Marine, and Rail sectors. You will report to the Quality Manager, improve supplier performance, and ensure quality across the supply chain in Lincoln.

You’ll lead root cause analyses, audits, and corrective actions, while collaborating with Procurement, Operations, and Engineering to maintain world-class

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier quality and performance management.
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, DMAIC).
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC.
• Non-conformance management and supplier corrective actions.
• Interpreting engineering drawings.
• Manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, casting, welding, moulding, coatings.

Responsibilities

• Investigating supplier non‑conformances and leading root cause analysis.
• Ensuring supplier compliance with Napier’s Quality Management System through audits and action plans.
• Measuring and maintaining supplier performance via Vendor Assessment.
• Leading supplier investigations and managing corrective action (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, DMAIC).
• Supporting suppliers with technical and process improvements.
• Conducting supplier risk assessments and new supplier evaluations.
• Managing supplier scorecards, KPIs, and quality dashboards.
• Collaborating with Procurement, Operations, Engineering, and Commercial teams.

Skills

Quality Management

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Six Sigma

5 Why

Fishbone

DMAIC

8D

APQP/PPAP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

Interpreting Drawings

Supplier Quality

CNC Machining/Manufacturing

Manufacturing Processes

Education

Experience in regulated industries

Job description

Who will you be working with?

Napier Turbocharger, a Wabtec Company, has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join a well-established business that designs, manufactures, and tests industrial turbochargers supplied into the Power Generation, Marine, and Rail Traction industries.

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

Napier Turbocharger, a Wabtec Company, has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join a well-established business that designs, manufactures, and tests industrial turbochargers supplied into the Power Generation, Marine, and Rail Traction industries.

Role:

Quality Engineer

Salary:

£Competitive

Location:

LN5 7FD, Lincoln

Contract Type:

Permanent, Full-Time

How will you make a difference?

Are you a Quality Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, working closely with suppliers, and driving continuous improvement? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity to join Napier Turbochargers, a respected engineering business with a proud heritage of designing and manufacturing world‑class turbochargers for the Power Generation, Marine, and Rail industries.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of components supplied to our manufacturing operations. You'll work directly with suppliers, influence improvements across the supply chain, and help deliver products that power critical industries around the world.

What will your typical day look like?

As our Quality Engineer, you'll be responsible for improving supplier performance and ensuring our supply chain consistently meets the highest quality standards.

• Investigating supplier non‑conformances and leading root cause analysis.
• Ensuring supplier compliance with Napier’s Quality Management System through audits and improvement action plans.
• Measuring and maintaining supplier performance in line with the Napier Vendor Assessment system.
• Leading supplier investigations and managing corrective action processes (5‑Why, Fishbone, DMAIC, 8D).
• Supporting suppliers with technical and process improvements.
• Conducting supplier risk assessments and participating in new supplier evaluations and approvals.
• Managing supplier scorecards, KPIs, and quality performance dashboards.
• Collaborating cross‑functionally with Procurement, Operations, Engineering, and Commercial teams.

What do we want to know about you?

You may already be working as a:

• Quality Engineer
• Supplier Quality Engineer
• Supplier Development Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Production Engineer
• Supplier Performance or Supplier Management Specialist

We're particularly interested in individuals who have experience within engineering or manufacturing environments and a passion for quality improvement.

Experience in the following areas would be beneficial:

• Supplier quality and performance management
• Root cause analysis and problem‑solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, DMAIC)
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
• APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC
• Non‑conformance management and supplier corrective actions
• Interpreting engineering drawings
• Manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, casting, welding, moulding, coatings, or similar engineering disciplines

Experience within regulated industries such as Automotive, Aerospace, Rail, or other highly controlled manufacturing environments would be advantageous but is not essential.

Additional Information

Legal authorization to work in the UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value‑added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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