Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer (x2)

Location: Ulverston, Cumbria (Office-Based, 5 Days per Week)
Rates: £22-£25 per Hour (Flexible for the Right Candidate)
Duration: 12 months + Contract Opportunity

Our Energy client is seeking two experienced Quality Engineers to join their Subsea business, supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of quality management systems and processes across a highly regulated engineering environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for quality professionals who are passionate about continuous improvement, risk management, customer satisfaction, and driving quality excellence throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Support the implementation and continual improvement of Quality Management Systems (QMS).
Promote a proactive quality culture across engineering, manufacturing, project management, supply chain, and operational teams.
Identify, assess, and manage quality risks using risk-based quality management principles.
Analyse quality performance, trends, and customer feedback to drive improvement initiatives.
Support compliance with ISO 9001, customer requirements, and relevant industry standards.
Lead or support continuous improvement activities using methodologies such as PDCA, root cause analysis, and Value Stream Mapping.
Develop dashboards and digital quality solutions to improve transparency and decision-making.
Deliver quality-related training and coaching to employees across the business.
Support internal, customer, and external audits and ensure effective close-out of findings.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to embed quality into business processes and decision-making.

About You

We are looking for candidates with:

Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Business Improvement, or a related discipline.
Experience within Quality Management, Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, or Continuous Improvement environments.
Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001.
Experience working within engineering, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries.
Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies including root cause analysis, process mapping, PDCA, and continuous improvement techniques.
Experience supporting audits, compliance activities, and quality improvement programmes.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret quality data and identify trends.
Experience within Subsea, Oil & Gas, Energy, Aerospace, Automotive, or Defence sectors would be advantageous.

If you have a background in quality management and are looking for your next contract opportunity as a Quality Engineer within a technically complex and innovative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your latest CV.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan