Quality Assurance Engineer

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton (this role will be a split between Working From Home and Onsite) is currently looking to recruit a Quality Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. 
 
Hourly Rate: £30 – £40 per hour (Umbrella).  Hours worked over 37 hours per week are paid at a time and a quarter Overtime rate. 
Contract Duration: 6+ Months (very much long-term and ongoing thereafter).
 
Quality Engineer Job Description:

The department are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Quality professional to join the Quality Assurance Team in Bolton, providing support to the Manufacturing Business Units. The successful candidate will be responsible for:
 

• To provide problem-solving expertise to overcome operational challenges

 

• Lead and support Kaizen events and workshops, driving rapid improvement and engaging cross-functional teams

 

• Assess internal and external trends to see opportunities for operational improvement

 

• To engage with cross functional teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and promoting data driven decision making

 

• Collate, validate and analyse complex data sets to identify trends and priorities

 

• Mentor, coach and build team capability to achieve sustainable process improvements

 
Skills and Experience required:
 

• To demonstrate relevant work experience ideally backed up with qualifications
• Ideally Black Belt or equivalent with experience
• Demonstrate excellent analytical skills with the ability to use data to identify trends and drive improvements
• Some electrical / electrical test experience would be an advantage
• Ability and confidence to report to all levels of the business
• Good planning and organising skills to ensure multiple tasks are prioritised and monitored to deliver set objectives
• Highly self-motivated and demonstrate a determination and persistence to deliver results despite obstacles and setbacks