Quality Conformance Engineer

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

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Quality Engineer available for your next contract, we'd be keen to speak.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan