Job Description
Quality Engineer
Tewkesbury
37.5 Hours Per Week
* 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays increasing with length of service.
* Discretionary annual bonus
* Pension – 5% employee, 4% employer (salary sacrifice)
* One month notice period after probationary period.
* Development opportunities relevant to your role
* Enrolled in Employee Share Scheme following 12 months service.
* Access to Westfield Healthcare scheme, including:
* Corporate Health Cash Plan including cover for dependents.
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Discounted Gym membership
* Retail & Travel discount scheme
* Wellbeing App
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* EV Scheme
Reporting to the General Manager, the primary purpose of this role is to manage and provide Quality Engineering support to the Operations and Quality departments, ensuring that products and processes consistently meet business and customer requirements.
The Role
This role includes the following responsibilities:
* Implementing and managing inspection and certification control plans.
* Supporting the Project Management team with contract reviews.
* Leading APQP requirements, such as PPAP and FAIRs.
* Assisting with in-process production part approval through visual and dimensional inspection.
* Supporting final inspection of completed components or assemblies, including sign-off.
* Providing manufacturing support to production areas in relation to quality issues.
* Ensuring procedures are implemented or updated as necessary.
* Evaluating measurement systems.
* Actively supporting the business with its QMS to maintain ISO 9001:2015 accreditation.
* Conducting internal audits of the QMS processes.
* Performing shop floor product sample and process audits according to a recognised schedule.
* Managing and reporting on performance metrics.
* Handling all related non-conformance issues.
Key Competencies
* Previous experience as a Quality Engineer or in a similar role, ideally within an electronics-based product manufacturing environment.
* In-depth understanding of technical documentation, including Engineering drawings.
* Familiarity with Defence Standards.
* Knowledge of electronic/electrical components and cabling.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to produce clear and concise reports and documentation.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines consistently.
* Experience in implementing APQP requirements to meet customer expectations.
* Qualified and experienced quality auditor to ISO 9001.
* Knowledge of lean methodologies such as 5S and Poka Yoke.
* Experience with quality processes in the Defence industry.
* Previous experience or qualification in IPC-A-610/IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.
* Ability to communicate complex technical issues in a simple and concise manner.
For more information please contact me on 01923470756 or email