Quality Engineer

As Quality Engineer, you will primarily be responsible for driving the quality performance of the organisation’s Production operations, focusing on establishing effective quality & process controls which strive for world-class levels of customer quality and reduced waste throughout the manufacturing value stream.

The role will also support the effective implementation of the Business Management system and new products & processes, working with internal stakeholders to standardise methodologies and ensure compliance to documented procedures in the manufacturing facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete the day-to-day responsibilities of the Quality function in the Permali Gloucester.
• Lead the response to Customer Quality Concerns, driving a thorough and comprehensive root cause analysis approach with supporting corrective actions and preventive measures, utilising tools such as 8D.
• Lead the processing and problem-solving of Production scrap via the effective utilisation of the MRB process.
• Manage Supplier Quality issues identified within the value stream to which you are allocated to support.
• Support the utilisation of the Business Management system for the Quality function.
• Development and implementation of written procedures and organisational policies for the Quality function.
• Routinely report on Quality KPI’s.
• Support the development and implementation of the annual improvement plan for the Quality function.
• Support the continuous improvement of the Quality function.
• Support the completion of Lean improvement events and activities from a Quality Engineering perspective.
• Perform process capability studies, statistical analysis and data-driven decision-making to drive operational excellence and enable production to meet targets.
• Identify and implement process control measures, including statistical process control (SPC) techniques, to ensure consistent quality and reduce process variation.
• Utilise the standardised Quality & Process Engineering tools and processes to ensure that all Quality activities are completed accurately and consistently across the organisation.
• Lead the implementation of effective APQP processes within the value stream team to which you are allocated to support.
• Develop, implement and maintain robust process controls which support effective product and process quality.
• Monitor and analyse manufacturing process data, identifying and proposing solutions for quality improvement continuously.
• Drive quality performance improvements within the Production process.
• Complete the Quality Engineering responsibilities associated with the introduction of new products and processes, working collaboratively with all functions as needed

Other Responsibilities

• Development of close working relationships with the value stream team to which you are allocated to support.
• To carry out any other reasonable requests and tasks as requested by the Company.

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Significant Quality experience in a complex AS9100 Rev D or ISO9001 managed manufacturing environment.
• Experienced in the use of standard Quality management methodologies including APQP, PPAP, FAIR, SPC, & Control Plans.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex process issues.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read and interrogate engineering drawings including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

ATTRIBUTES

• Good problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
• Excellent attention to detail
• Completer/Finisher mindset
• Methodical and organised
• Open to change
• Trained AS9100/ISO9001 Auditor.
• Good knowledge of APQP processes and tools including PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans and Standard Ops
• Experience with the design and implementation of new processes.
• Experience with standard project management tools, such as Microsoft Project Gantt charts and Project Charters.

Other:

• Driving license and ability to travel at short notice to customers / suppliers as needed.

Quality Engineer Gloucester, England, United Kingdom