Looking to make a real impact in a technically advanced environment? Ready to lead quality initiatives in high-stakes, complex engineering projects? Want to be part of a team driving continuous improvement and innovation? The Opportunity We’re on the hunt for an experienced Quality Engineer to join a high functioning team onsite in Cheshire. This is your opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring quality excellence across a highly regulated and technically complex organisation. The Role As a Quality Engineer, you’ll be central to ensuring our engineering processes and deliverables meet the highest quality standards. This role has been deemed inside IR35 Employment Type: Contract Location: Chester Your duties and responsibilities will be * Quality Control Plans: Create, implement, and maintain robust QCPs to ensure flawless execution. * Data-Driven Decisions: Analyse complex datasets to inform decisions, resolve issues, and drive improvements. * Project Lifecycle Support: Embed quality from design to delivery, influencing key project milestones. * Continuous Improvement: Lead quality initiatives that improve processes and prevent recurrence of issues. * Lessons Learned: Capture and apply key takeaways from quality-related incidents. * Compliance & Regulation: Stay current with ISO, ASTM, DIN, BSI and other standards—coaching teams on best practices. * Audits: Conduct internal and external audits to ensure standards are met. * Supplier Quality: Carry out supplier inspections and manage expectations to meet high-quality benchmarks. You will have the following qualifications & experience * Engineering Background: Especially in electrical engineering, with a strong understanding of technical business processes. * Standards Expertise: Proven knowledge of ISO, ASTM, DIN, BSI, and similar. * Quality Control Experience: Confidence in developing and implementing QCPs. * Audit & Certification Knowledge: Experience conducting audits and navigating certification processes. * Analytical Mindset: Comfortable interpreting and acting on complex data sets. * Problem-Solving Ability: Strong skills in root cause analysis and continuous improvement. * Clear Communication: Able to convey complex information to diverse stakeholders. It’s great if you also have the following * Experience with FMEA, RCA, or other risk-based tools. * Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies. * Supplier relationship and performance management. * Proficiency in German (in addition to fluent English). * Willingness to travel, including internationally. Get in touch now If you’re seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience for this role, then apply now or contact Hywel Thomas. Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK. Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business