Quality Conformance / Lineside Engineer in Chester

Quality Development & Industrial Projects A dynamic opportunity has opened within a leading aerospace Quality Development Programmes & Major Industrial Projects team based in Broughton. This role is ideal for professionals eager to drive innovation and excellence in manufacturing quality and industrial systems. Key areas: Looking at preventative and quality methods Looking at modifications on the aircraft Defining APQP methods Ideally aviation experience but would consider automotive industry Initially working on a standard day shift but candidate would need to be open to the possibility of a different shift further down the line (notice would be given of any shift change) Role Overview The successful candidate will play a key role in resolving complex quality challenges and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The position focuses on enhancing: Process performance and product compliance Reliability and repeatability of manufacturing processes Quality assurance from initial design through product lifecycle Prevention, surveillance, inspection, and adherence strategies Key Objectives The role involves ensuring full quality industrialization across: Major modifications, targeted embodiment points, incremental and full developments Industrial transfers to support serial production and ramp-up Production Organisation Approvals (POA) to maintain high product safety standards Quality input into risk assessments, planning sessions, and stakeholder reviews Responsibilities The candidate will be responsible for: Applying and deploying APQP and quality standards Facilitating FMEA across design, process, and machinery Creating and updating control plans to reflect modifications Planning and executing production process verification (PPV) Leading cost of non-quality forecasting and supporting mitigation efforts Providing lineside support during test campaigns and start-of-production phases Supporting the cascade of key characteristics and critical items from design and engineering Driving APQP deliverables including decision trees, applicability matrices, and business assessments Professional Growth This role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in: Project management Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) Industrial system development Operational quality leadership This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan