Quality Conformance Engineer (Contract)
Filton (Bristol) | Aerospace Manufacturing
6-12 Month Contract (Initial)
£31.30 Umbrella – Inside IR35
Fully on-site
We are currently supporting a leading aerospace organisation in securing an experienced Quality Conformance Engineer on a contract basis to support key quality and continuous improvement initiatives at their Filton site.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands‑on quality professional to make an immediate impact within a fast‑paced, high‑performance manufacturing environment.
The Role
Joining the Quality Conformance Team, you will play a critical role in analysing quality performance, driving improvement activities, and resolving complex quality issues across the plant.
This position is ideally suited to someone who thrives in contract roles – able to quickly embed into teams, identify issues, and deliver measurable improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse quality data sets to identify trends and drive Cost of Non‑Quality reduction
- Lead and deliver Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs) across the manufacturing environment
- Conduct investigations into complex technical and product quality issues
- Apply structured problem‑solving techniques (8D, RCCA, 5 Whys) to drive root cause resolution
- Work cross‑functionally with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams
- Implement and support use of quality tools (APQP, error‑proofing, etc.)
- Support operational surveillance and ensure adherence to build and quality standards
- Escalate key risks impacting quality performance
- Drive closure of non‑conformances, concessions, and quality events
About You
- Proven experience as a Quality Engineer / Conformance Engineer in aerospace or complex manufacturing
- Strong track record in contract or project‑based environments delivering tangible improvements
- Highly data‑driven with strong Excel / data analysis capability
- Experienced in leading cross‑functional quality initiatives
- Solid understanding of problem‑solving methodologies (8D, RCA, etc.)
- Familiar with APQP, lean, and continuous improvement tools
- Able to work autonomously and make impact from day one
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Why This Contract?
- Opportunity to work with a world‑leading aerospace organisation
- High‑impact role with immediate scope to drive improvements
- Collaborative, engineering‑led environment
- Potential for contract extension
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