Design Quality Engineer

Design Quality Engineer

Role Overview

An exciting contract opportunity is available for a Design Quality Engineer within the aerospace industry based in Broughton. This Design Quality Engineer role focuses on driving quality performance, continuous improvement initiatives, and the resolution of engineering quality issues across complex product development programmes.

The successful Design Quality Engineer will work closely with engineering teams and suppliers across multiple international locations, supporting quality strategy deployment from the initial design phase through the full product lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Quality Engineer to contribute to high-profile projects within the aerospace industry while influencing quality standards, process reliability, and product maturity in Broughton.

Contract Details

Location: Broughton

Industry: Aerospace

Duration:12 Months

Rate: £34.76

Work pattern:35 hours per week on-site between 7am - 7pm

Responsibilities

Drive and deliver quality improvement projects that support engineering quality objectives.
Facilitate structured root cause analysis and problem-solving activities.
Develop, implement, and monitor corrective and preventive action plans.
Identify quality-related risks within engineering deliverables and coordinate mitigation activities.
Support the deployment and ongoing application of quality standards across engineering teams.
Monitor process performance and promote continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers across global locations.
Capture and share lessons learned to improve organisational efficiency and product maturity.

Skills and Experience

Experience within quality engineering, design engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Knowledge of project management principles and delivery of improvement initiatives.
Understanding of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
Experience using root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D or similar approaches.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across all organisational levels.
Ability to work effectively within cross-functional and international teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and standard digital business tools.
Knowledge of product lifecycle management, engineering drawings, modification management, manufacturing engineering, or programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or automation scripting.

Why this role is interesting

Opportunity to influence quality performance on complex engineering programmes.
Exposure to international engineering and supplier collaboration.
Involvement in strategic continuous improvement initiatives within the aerospace industry.

Application Instructions

If you are an experienced Design Quality Engineer seeking a contract opportunity in Broughton, apply with an up-to-date CV highlighting your quality engineering, continuous improvement, and problem-solving experience. Candidates with experience working in regulated engineering environments will be particularly well suited to this role.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed