Quality Improvement Lead
CV-LibraryLincoln, LincolnshirecontractPosted: 7 July 2026
Apply NowRubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Quality Improvement Lead on a 12 Month Contract, based in Lincoln.
Role Summary
We are recruiting for a Quality Improvement Lead to join the Non-conformance Management team based in Lincoln, supporting our Small Gas Turbine (SGT) business. We have a fantastic opportunity for an individual to support the business in all aspects of non-conformance management. We are looking for someone who is reliable, confident, has a passion for quality and can work with a variety of departments on various problems.
Key Responsibilities
* Working within the non-conformance management team you will be responsible for supporting all areas investigating non-conformance within the SGT business, including:
* Facilitating and coaching problem solving and root cause analysis
* Improving tools and processes
* Training in the use of problem-solving tools and techniques
* Providing guidance and governance for non-conformance management
* Working with functional leads to deliver an improved quality culture within the business
* You will support with delivering effective governance for all problem-solving activities within all areas and ensure that non-conformance cost (NCC) targets and KPI’s are exceeded.
* You will work with SGT teams and the central quality team to improve the non-conformance management processes, tools and reporting to help capture and investigate all non-conformance and make visible across the business.
Requirements
This position requires a highly motivated individual with a keen interest in problem solving and non-conformance, who is willing to take on new challenges and adopt a positive approach to work. This person will need excellent interpersonal skills and will be confident in communicating at all levels of the business.
Essential
* Confident and articulate communicator, able to prepare presentation material, and to persuade and motivate others
* Experience of interfacing with a variety of departments, including project teams, design teams and third parties
* The ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders
* A team player who recognises how their position impacts and influences others
* Pro-active and flexible, being prepared to plan and work on own initiative
Desirable
* Engineering industry / manufacturing background
* A clear and accurate understanding of quality management systems
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
* Graduate calibre candidate required
* Experience with problem solving and leading investigations - using formal techniques
* Experience facilitating workshops and training
* Experience with data interpretation / metrics
Desirable
* Experience of proposing and implementing a variety of quality related solutions.
* Experience in Non-conformance Management processes
* Experience delivering structured improvement projects
* Experience with data tools (e.g. Tableau) and non-conformance software
Our Company
Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time
Role Summary
We are recruiting for a Quality Improvement Lead to join the Non-conformance Management team based in Lincoln, supporting our Small Gas Turbine (SGT) business. We have a fantastic opportunity for an individual to support the business in all aspects of non-conformance management. We are looking for someone who is reliable, confident, has a passion for quality and can work with a variety of departments on various problems.
Key Responsibilities
* Working within the non-conformance management team you will be responsible for supporting all areas investigating non-conformance within the SGT business, including:
* Facilitating and coaching problem solving and root cause analysis
* Improving tools and processes
* Training in the use of problem-solving tools and techniques
* Providing guidance and governance for non-conformance management
* Working with functional leads to deliver an improved quality culture within the business
* You will support with delivering effective governance for all problem-solving activities within all areas and ensure that non-conformance cost (NCC) targets and KPI’s are exceeded.
* You will work with SGT teams and the central quality team to improve the non-conformance management processes, tools and reporting to help capture and investigate all non-conformance and make visible across the business.
Requirements
This position requires a highly motivated individual with a keen interest in problem solving and non-conformance, who is willing to take on new challenges and adopt a positive approach to work. This person will need excellent interpersonal skills and will be confident in communicating at all levels of the business.
Essential
* Confident and articulate communicator, able to prepare presentation material, and to persuade and motivate others
* Experience of interfacing with a variety of departments, including project teams, design teams and third parties
* The ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders
* A team player who recognises how their position impacts and influences others
* Pro-active and flexible, being prepared to plan and work on own initiative
Desirable
* Engineering industry / manufacturing background
* A clear and accurate understanding of quality management systems
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
* Graduate calibre candidate required
* Experience with problem solving and leading investigations - using formal techniques
* Experience facilitating workshops and training
* Experience with data interpretation / metrics
Desirable
* Experience of proposing and implementing a variety of quality related solutions.
* Experience in Non-conformance Management processes
* Experience delivering structured improvement projects
* Experience with data tools (e.g. Tableau) and non-conformance software
Our Company
Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time