Job type: Permanent Location: Wrightbus Closing date: Monday 30 Sep 2024 08:00 Purpose of Post: Delivering the highest quality standards possible by monitoring the quality of vehicles throughout the manufacturing process. 38 HPW, working 8.15am - 5pm Mon - Thurs and Fri 8am - 1pm Wrightbus is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit. WBStaff Job Title: Quality Engineer Department: Quality Reports To: Quality Manager Purpose of Post Delivering the highest quality standards possible by monitoring the quality of vehicles throughout the manufacturing process. Key Tasks NPI Projects Ensure that all in-house systems and procedures are created, updated, revised and modified to meet the requirements of external providers Establish, update and implement quality sign-off instructions, standards and documentation for all products. Update quality documentation to carry forward lessons learnt from quality concerns into new customer contracts / NPI Projects. Continuous Improvement Analyse data and trends to identify issues during manufacturing and communicate with all departments to eliminate defects at the source Identify root causes of any relevant issues and implement solutions with operators, or other departments, to prevent re-occurrence. Identify any operator training needs required to meet WMP/quality standards and refer to Level 4 operators and/or Safety Auditors to undertake training. Where necessary, complete the relevant training record. Respond to Customer complaints, putting in place containment actions, full analysis, poka-yokes and implementing short-term and long-term countermeasures. Be the main point of contact in the designated area for quality and ensure that quality standards are consistently met. To work in conjunction with the QA/QC/SQA function to reduce the effect of non-conforming supplier materials Quality Assurance Functions Ensure that tools are calibrated with an agreed schedule. Train others in all aspects of the quality system and application of procedures Undertake internal QMS audits to ISO:9001 standard Participate in external and third-party audits Inspection Carry out various inspection and testing to a defined standard Identifying and diagnosing defects / faults when they occur Validate any rework of identified defects or uncompleted work after correction. Ensuring that all relevant paperwork and reports are completed accurately and on-time Ability to read and understand technical manuals, drawings and wiring diagrams Soft Skills Ability to use computer systems such as office and app-based software Work alongside the managers and operators to create a teamwork environment to promote best practices for Quality Be a competent practical worker and ensure safe, efficient use of all hand tools Willing to work in any other required area and on occasion be willing to train others Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines General Undertake all duties in line with General Data Protection and maintain utmost level of confidentiality. Ensure work is completed to meet the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard. Ensure that you treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner in accordance with the Dignity at Work Procedure. Wrightbus is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection based on merit. You are required to adhere to and promote the Equal Opportunities Policy throughout the course of your employment. You must maintain high standards of personal accountability. You must follow the training received when using any work items Wrightbus has provided. You must co-operate with others on health and safety and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for their health, safety, or welfare. You must take care of your own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do (or do not do). You must comply with the no smoking policy. Staying away from home on occasions will be necessary to meet the requirements of the role. Note This job description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities, as may be determined in consultation with the jobholder. It is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Wrightbus is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit. Date: September 2024 To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.