Quality Engineer

Where

Chester

Type

Contract

Salary

65 Hourly

Job Title: Quality Engineer - Manufacturing/Processing Location: Near Chester - Nuclear Enrichment Facility (Hybrid Working Available) Rate: 55- 65 per hour (Inside IR35) Contract Duration: 18 Months (with potential to extend) Security Clearance: SC Cleared or Eligible for SC Sector: Nuclear / Engineering / Manufacturing

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quality Engineer with a strong background in manufacturing or processing to support a major nuclear enrichment facility near Chester. This long-term contract role offers hybrid working and an excellent opportunity to work on a secure, high-profile project.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead process mapping and write departmental procedures to drive consistency and compliance.

  • Use tools such as Aris (or similar) to document and optimise work-flows.

  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards and internal quality frameworks.

  • Conduct internal audits - ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification preferred.

  • Apply Lean and Six Sigma techniques to identify improvements and reduce inefficiencies.

  • Collaborate with engineering, production, and compliance teams to support a culture of continuous improvement.

  • Maintain quality documentation, support investigations, and contribute to audit readiness.

Requirements:
  • Background in manufacturing or processing, ideally in a highly regulated sector (nuclear, energy, defence, etc.).

  • Strong experience in process mapping, procedure writing, and quality assurance.

  • Proficient with Aris or similar process documentation tools.

  • Solid understanding of ISO 9001; Lead or Internal Auditor certification highly desirable.

  • Practical knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma (certification is a plus).

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and verbal communication skills.

  • SC clearance required, or must be eligible to obtain SC.

  • Must be able to work on-site part-time (hybrid model) near Chester.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your skills to a vital national infrastructure project while benefiting from a competitive rate and long-term contract stability.

Apply today to make an impact on one of the UK's most secure and technically demanding sites.

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