Quality & Improvements Engineer
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
We're looking for a detail‑oriented, analytical Quality Assurance Engineer to join our team.
As Quality Assurance Engineer you'll be responsible for ensure that systems, and processes meet defined quality standards and customer expectations. You'll collaborate closely with engineering and project management teams to identify issues, support continuous improvement, and help drive operational excellence across the organisation.
You'll also
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of QA processes, standards, and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with all customer specific or MTC QMS requirements.
- Work cross‑functionally with engineering, project management, and operations teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the development lifecycle.
- Participate in reviews of requirements, specifications, and design documents.
- Support the creation and maintenance of documentation, including test strategies, reports, and technical guides.
- Lead internal audits and participate in external audits.
- Providing resolution to internal and external quality issues through effective root cause analysis and the development of action plans with relevant stakeholders.
- Analysing relevant data and statistical reports, to identify any areas of weakness, recommending and implementing improvements
Who we're looking for
We're looking for somebody with proven experience in a Quality Assurance role.
You'll have strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes, as well as good working knowledge of Quality Management and the effective adoption of ISO 9001 or AS9100.
You'll also have
- Auditing experience.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and analytical thinking.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Understanding of customer journey and experience.
- Quality planning and relevant standards e.g. AQAP.
- Good numeracy skills: confident working with numbers and data
Desirable Skills/Qualifications/Experience
- Significant experience in an analogous role.
- Degree level education.
- A high degree of personal motivation.
About The MTC
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe.
The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.
Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.
Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future.
The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.
Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable)
Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.
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