Quality Systems & Process Improvement Engineer

PPG; Shildon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries in Shildon, UK, is seeking a QC Methods Engineer to drive quality control processes, compliance, and continuous improvement across QC, QA, Process, S&T and Operations. You will be the SME for QC management systems, training programmes, calibration, and root cause investigations.

You will report to the QC Manager and collaborate on audits, CAPA, and data-driven improvements to meet site quality goals and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in a QC environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100 or equivalent standards.
• Experience in highly regulated environments (Pharma/Food/labs).
• Experience using data analysis to inform improvements.
• Structured problem-solving with 5 Why, Ishikawa, 8D, PDCA.

Responsibilities

• Manage QC procedures, SOPs, and metrics within ETQ.
• Support QC systems including ETQ, QPulse, LIMS, Mainti4 and Gemba.
• Maintain quality records, inspection reports, and audit-ready docs.
• Lead change management (MOC) and CAPA processes.
• Lead equipment qualification and calibration monitoring.
• Plan and conduct internal and external audits.
• Train QC staff and collaborate across QA, Operations and Eng.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical Process Control

Root cause analysis

CAPA management

Quality systems knowledge

Education

QA/Regulatory knowledge

Tools

ETQ

QPulse

LIMS

Mainti4

Job description

PPG Industries in Shildon, UK, is seeking a QC Methods Engineer to drive quality control processes, compliance, and continuous improvement across QC, QA, Process, S&T and Operations. You will be the SME for QC management systems, training programmes, calibration, and root cause investigations.

You will report to the QC Manager and collaborate on audits, CAPA, and data-driven improvements to meet site quality goals and regulatory requirements.