Job Description

Are you passionate about quality, problem-solving, and driving meaningful improvements? Do you want to be a key voice in a site that manufactures critical healthcare packaging used around the world? If so, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

We are looking for a high-performing

Quality Engineer

to join our growing team at Nelipak Elsham. This is a key role within our Quality function - acting as the Site Subject Matter Expert for complaints, non-conformances, and CAPA, while supporting ongoing compliance to ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards.

If you enjoy structured problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and making a lasting impact on product and process quality, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing:

Be the site expert for customer complaints

Lead and manage all complaint investigations as our Subject Matter Expert Drive structured problem-solving using 8D, DMAIC, 5 Why, Ishikawa Coordinate effective containment, corrective and preventive actions Prepare professional reports for customers and present monthly performance metrics Analyse complaint trends to identify risks and improvement opportunities

Lead and support Non-Conformance & CAPA activity

Manage internal and external NCs and CAPAs from start to finish Support Production and Engineering with investigations and process reviews Ensure CAPA documentation meets ISO and regulatory expectations Identify trends and recommend process improvements Support risk assessments, FMEAs and validation activities

Drive audit and compliance excellence

Plan and conduct internal QMS audits (ISO 9001, 13485, 14001) Support customer, supplier, and third-party audits Ensure findings are closed effectively and on time Champion continuous improvement and compliance across the site

Broader contributions

Deliver training on quality tools and problem-solving Support supplier quality reviews and investigations Lead and contribute to improvement projects Deputise for the Quality Manager when required Maintain accurate QMS and SAP data

What We're Looking For

HNC/Degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field Experience within a manufacturing or regulated industry (medical, food, pharma preferred) Strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, DMAIC) Knowledge of Quality Management Systems Internal Auditor qualification (ISO 9001/13485) - desirable Excellent communication and influencing skills Highly organised and able to manage multiple investigations

Why Choose Nelipak?

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer:

Quarterly bonus up to 5% Access to Occupational Health platform (GP & counselling) YOUR NELIPAK BENEFITS - retail, cinema, gym and everyday discounts Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Life insurance Specsavers vouchers Opportunities for growth, development and further training
If you're ready to step into a role where your expertise truly makes an impact, apply today -- immediate interviews available for strong candidates.

Deadline: 20/12/2025 - Please note the vacancy may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,000.00-28,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/12/2025