Quality Engineer

We have a vacancy within our Quality Department and are currently recruiting for the role of Quality Engineer. We are looking for candidates who have relevant and proven experience seeking an opportunity to develop their skills and join a growing Organisation.

Shift Pattern: 39 hours per week working the Day Shift; 07.30 to 16.30 Monday to Thursday, and Friday 07.30 to 12.30 with designated breaks.

Role Accountabilities:

Operational Control

• Support the “internal customer” (Manufacturing Manager) by sharing agreed objectives on EHS, Quality, Cost and Delivery and participating in the Operational Control model.
• Participate in the Manufacturing Manager and/or Team Leader walk the floor routine and develop a stand-alone walk the floor routine specific to the QE role.
• Participate in the Daily Operations meeting and relevant Standard Diary meetings, taking ownership of problems assigned to the QE function for resolution.
• Contribute to the delivery of the EHS Model, by participating in Job Safety Observations and providing solutions to EHS problems, where appropriate, and within the scope of the QE role.
• Understand the process constraints and operating rules of the value stream covered in the QE role and participate in problem-solving exercises to improve flow where relevant.
• Where appropriate, create, submit and control customer concessions as a containment action and participate in the problem‑solving process to eliminate repeat concessions.
• Support Engineering and Product Quality Manager through day to day supervision of QE’s

Compliance and New Product Introduction & Development (NPDI)

• Create and control (to the correct version) relevant Quality documentation such as (but not limited to) Control Plans, Inspection Plans, SPC charts, etc
• Develop robust, cost effective and practical inspection methodologies using appropriate measuring equipment suitable for products throughout the life cycle.
• Complete measurement systems analysis (MSA) in line with current standard
• Take accountability for the relevant milestones in the NPDI gated process, fulfilling all QE tasks defined in that process (e.g. completing First Article Inspection Reports and other Customer specific requirements using appropriate standards and customer approvals, gaining customer approvals, supporting PPAP, providing relevant Quality information to other functions, etc).
• Ensure delivery of the NPDI milestones under the scope of the role are delivered on time, within budget, and comply to customer specification.

Create Competitive Advantage

• Develop a continuous improvement “pipeline” of activities by supporting LEAN Events and generating individual ideas to improve EHS, Quality, Cost and Delivery performance. For example, by developing tooling strategies to reduce tooling usage and cost, developing actions to reduce process cycle times and improve productivity/throughput, developing actions to eliminate quality defects, and working to create a safe and environmentally compliant workplace.
• Apply problem‑solving methodologies to define and solve problems at root cause as a method of improving operational performance, in particular on process capability and quality problems.
• Participate in problem‑solving peer reviews, training and awareness activities to help the organisation develop a strong problem‑solving culture.
• Implement and/or project manage problem solutions through (but not limited to) working with external suppliers, working with customers, proving out improved technologies and programmes, completing Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) activities, etc.
• Participate in internal and external audits, taking account of outcomes from audit processes and working to implement solutions where gaps are identified.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

IT Skills

• E - Microsoft Office
• E - ERP Systems
• E - Job-specific IT systems: (Quality related software)

General Employee Competences

• E - Problem Solving
• E - Basic Project Management
• E – At least 5 years’ experience in an equivalent Quality Engineering role.

Academic Achievements

• D - Up to and including A level (or equivalent): Mathematics, English Language, a science subject.
• E - Up to and including degree level (or equivalent): (HNC Quality or Engineering related discipline)

Professional Qualifications

• E - Job-specific qualifications: (HNC Quality or Engineering related discipline)

Person Specification:

The organisation requires a diverse group of employees occupying managerial and non-managerial positions to fulfil the key roles of (a) leading to set strategic direction and create alignment; (b) influencing and relationship‑building, to create a team‑working environment, and (c) implementing, to deliver results.

We will be selecting a candidate who is aligned with our RISE Values; Respect, Integrity, Safety and Excellence, and who collaborates well with others to maximise teamworking.