Quality Engineer

Bodycote plc; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in heat treatment services seeks a Quality Engineer in Skelmersdale to ensure compliance with aerospace standards and improve quality functions. The candidate should have experience in aerospace or manufacturing, strong problem-solving abilities, and solid communication skills. This onsite role offers career progression in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to international projects

Supportive culture for growth and development

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Manage and improve quality functions within the organization.
• Ensure products meet aerospace standards.
• Resolve quality concerns and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Strong problem-solving ability using quality tools

Experience in an aerospace or manufacturing environment

Familiarity with supporting internal and external audits

Approachable and reliable

Strong communication skills

Education

HNC/HND in an Engineering discipline

Job description

About Bodycote

At Bodycote, we’re more than the world’s leading provider of heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services, we’re a people business at heart. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability guide everything we do. With a global footprint and a culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement, we’re proud to offer an environment where you can make a real difference.

The Role

As a Quality Engineer you’ll manage, maintain, and continuously improve the quality functions within our organisation. Taking ownership of quality compliance, audits, and root cause analysis, you’ll ensure our products and processes meet the highest aerospace standards. You’ll work closely with internal teams and customers to resolve quality concerns, analyse trends, and implement corrective actions that drive operational excellence.

What We’re Looking For

Key essentials:

• Strong problem-solving ability using quality tools
• Experience in an aerospace or manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with supporting internal and external audits and customer engagement
• HNC/HND in an Engineering discipline preferred (other qualifications considered)
• Approachable, reliable, and strong communication skills

What’s In It for You

• Career progression opportunities in a global business
• Exposure to international projects and change initiatives
• A supportive culture where your growth and development matter
• Join us at an exciting point of change, where your expertise will help define the next chapter of our business
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Location & Work Pattern

This role is based in Skelmersdale with onsite expectations. Some travel may be required.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re excited by the idea of shaping the future of metallurgy with Bodycote, we’d love to hear from you. Why not explore this opportunity further, to start your journey with us.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to characteristics protected by local law, including (where applicable) gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, and ethnicity. We’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.