Quality Engineer Lisburn £37,000 to £44,000 A Quality Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring that products and processes meet the highest standards of quality. The position requires a blend of technical expertise, analytical skills, and a strong attention to detail. Job Responsibilities Develop and implement quality standards: Establish and maintain quality control processes to ensure products meet both regulatory standards and customer expectations. Conduct inspections and testing: Oversee the testing of materials, components, and finished products to ensure they meet required specifications. This includes performing visual inspections, using measurement tools, and employing destructive or non-destructive testing methods. Create and maintain documentation: Develop quality control plans, procedures, inspection checklists, and records to ensure compliance with quality systems and regulations. Analyze process performance: Monitor key quality metrics such as defect rates, yield, and rework rates. Analyze trends and data to identify root causes of quality issues and areas for improvement. Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA): Identify issues, propose corrective actions to resolve problems, and implement preventive measures to eliminate future occurrences. Prepare quality reports: Generate regular quality reports that highlight product quality trends, performance metrics, and issues related to product quality. Qualifications Essential HNC Level 3 or above in Engineering or other relevant discipline. Desirable Engineering Degree Certifications such as Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt), ISO 9001, or Lean Manufacturing may be preferred or required. Ability to analyze production data, identify trends, and interpret results to determine quality levels and areas for improvement. Experience with software tools for data analysis, such as Minitab, Excel, or other statistical software. Ability to lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, such as Six Sigma, Lean, or Kaizen. Skills: Quality Engineering Quality Planning Process Quality Attention to detail