Shop Floor Quality Engineer - Lean & Continuous Improvement

Belcan; Broughton; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer for a 9-month contract in the Broughton area. The role focuses on identifying and resolving manufacturing issues, managing non-conformances, and driving continuous improvement on the shop floor.

The successful candidate will work closely with production teams, engineering, maintenance, and logistics to ensure quality standards are met, implement corrective actions, and support EHS and process validation activities.

Qualifications

• Experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience supporting quality processes, non-conformance management, or production improvement activities.
• A collaborative approach across multiple functions.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive mindset with focus on quality, safety, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Identify, investigate, and resolve manufacturing issues and NCs on the shop floor.
• Assist in creating NC notifications with complete technical information.
• Provide technical analysis for assembly anomalies, disruptions and quality concerns.
• Support NC progression through containment, corrective actions, and closure.
• Liaise with quality and supply chain teams, providing data to support investigations.
• Source drawings, tooling specifications, documentation, references, and parts data.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Logistics, and other teams to resolve challenges.
• Support Lean initiatives and waste reduction activities.
• Assist with Work Improvement Proposals, PVFs, and Failure Analysis activities.
• Undertake the NC Leader role when required.

Skills

Engineering experience

Manufacturing environment

Problem solving

Quality processes

Non-conformance management

Continuous improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Belcan is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer for a 9-month contract in the Broughton area. The role focuses on identifying and resolving manufacturing issues, managing non-conformances, and driving continuous improvement on the shop floor.

The successful candidate will work closely with production teams, engineering, maintenance, and logistics to ensure quality standards are met, implement corrective actions, and support EHS and process validation activities.