Quality Engineer - Lean Process Improvement

Aspion; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holidays + bank holidays

Company pension

Job summary

Aspion is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer to join our Deeside operation. You will work closely with CNC, welding, electropolishing, inspection and production teams to strengthen processes and ensure products meet customer, regulatory and company requirements.

You will investigate non-conformances, lead corrective actions and drive practical improvements across the manufacturing operation, contributing to a strong quality culture and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ISO 9001 QMS.
• Strong root-cause analysis and CAPA experience.
• Exposure to CNC machining, welding, inspection.
• Audits and compliance knowledge.
• Proficient with measurement/inspection equipment.
• Understanding of product conformity and process control.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Monitor quality across CNC machining, welding, finishing, and inspection.
• Investigate non-conformances and lead corrective actions.
• Maintain quality records and CAPA closure.
• Work with production, engineering, and suppliers to solve quality concerns.
• Support first-article inspections and process validation.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce defects and waste.
• Promote Lean and right-first-time culture.

Skills

ISO 9001

Root-cause analysis

Quality improvement

CNC machining

Welding inspection

Measurement & inspection

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation & records

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Engineering

Job description

Aspion is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer to join our Deeside operation. You will work closely with CNC, welding, electropolishing, inspection and production teams to strengthen processes and ensure products meet customer, regulatory and company requirements.

You will investigate non-conformances, lead corrective actions and drive practical improvements across the manufacturing operation, contributing to a strong quality culture and continuous improvement initiatives.