Quality Assurance Specialist

Quality Assurance Specialist

Lincoln, United Kingdom | req
26442

• You will play a key part in strengthening our quality culture and supporting both customers and colleagues
• You will be leading quality improvement initiatives that directly enhance customer satisfaction
• Supporting production teams by investigating non‑conformances, identifying root causes, and helping implement practical solutions will be part of your role
• Additionally, you will be working closely with the site management team to improve processes, projects, and day‑to‑day activities
• Ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, including reporting KPIs and analysing data to support investigations will be part of your role
• You will be conducting internal audits, reviewing documentation, and maintaining accurate records
• You will help develop quality standards, corrective actions, and follow‑up plans
• Reviewing customer quality specifications and ensuring they are effectively implemented internally and representing the quality function during customer visits and communicating clearly and confidently will be part of your role
• You will be liaising with suppliers and external service providers to maintain high standards
• Providing training, coaching, and support to shop‑floor teams on quality topics will be part of your role

• You have the right to work in the UK and experience working in a Quality‑focused role
• You have experience in an ISO
  9001 or AS9100 environment, including internal audit training
• The ability to understand and interpret technical drawings is desired
• Further you have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work across teams and with customers
• You have good analytical thinking and a structured approach to problem‑solving
• A degree in Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience in a quality‑driven environment is preferred
• You have good project management skills and lead auditor experience
• Experience in aerospace, lean activities, or human factors is desirable
• Familiarity with FMEA and statistical tools such as Minitabis desirable

Culturally the organisation is HSEQ orientated, with a compliant ethos, there is no compromise in the quality of work or its safe practices. We continually work together to ensure that our employees and our customers remain safe. We pride ourselves on being hard‑working, tenacious and results‑driven people who are committed to safety, quality, Inclusion and self‑improvement.

We provide a comprehensive benefits programme that supports employees and their families. We offer flexible hours, and a generous 28 day holiday schedule + bank holidays. Other benefits include competitive salaries, private health insurance, dental insurance, pension plan, life assurance, and more.

Salary range: £38,000 - £45,000