The position of Quality Engineer has become available at our Winterbourne, Bristol site. 

The role of the Quality Engineer is to support operational execution of the site’s Quality Assurance standards by monitoring live manufacturing processes, managing internal nonconformances, and driving proactive quality improvements. The Quality Engineer works closely with Operations, Engineering, and the Quality team to ensure product compliance, reduce internal failures, and deliver enhanced customer satisfaction. The role provides first-line quality assurance within a defined production value stream.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Quality Assurance

• Attend daily value stream meetings; identify, escalate, and resolve quality concerns.
• Monitor production against control plans, appearance standards, and compliance requirements.
• Support Operator engagement with quality standards and drive adherence to shop floor best practices.

Nonconformance and Material Management

• Manage non-conforming materials through SAP and related systems, ensuring accurate traceability, disposition, and concession handling.
• Coordinate immediate containment actions for defects and escalate unresolved risks to the Quality Manager.

Root Cause Analysis and Complaint Support

• Lead structured root cause analysis for internal failures and customer complaints (using 5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D or equivalent).
• Ensure effective corrective actions are defined, implemented, and verified for closure.

Continuous Improvement and Change Management

• Collaborate with CI Engineers and Operations to identify quality improvement initiatives.
• Support Management of Change (MoC) processes for equipment, materials, and procedures from a quality perspective.
• Analyse quality data trends to proactively highlight risks and opportunities for improvement.

Training and Standard Enforcement

• Deliver training to Operators and Team Leaders on updated quality standards and control methods.
• Support the maintenance of visual standards and quality documentation across the value stream.

Audit and Compliance Support

• Participate in internal audits (ISO 9001, BRCGS, ISO 13485) and contribute to audit readiness activities.
• Ensure daily practices align with hygiene, GMP, and site-level compliance expectations.

• Qualifications & Experience

  • Degree qualified or equivalent experience in Engineering, Quality, Science, or a technical field
  • Experience in a quality-related role within manufacturing, ideally in a regulated or ISO-certified environment
  • Solid knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D, Pareto)
  • Strong communication, influencing, and coaching skills across all operational levels
  • Confident working with SAP or similar ERP/QMS systems for material and complaint management
  • Passion for continuous improvement, proactive problem-solving, and customer satisfaction

Benefits 

• Private medical 
• Free on site car parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Pension scheme
• Reward and discount platform
• Staff social events

About Amcor
Amcor is a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products. With industry-leading innovation capabilities, global scale and technical expertise, we help our customers grow and meet the needs of millions of consumers every day. Our teams develop responsible, more sustainable packaging in flexible and rigid formats across multiple materials. Supported by a commitment to safety, ~70,000 colleagues across ~140 countries bring our global capabilities to local customers and provide local access to global brands. Our work is guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future.
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