Goodfish Group is the UK’s leading privately-owned contract manufacturer of plastic and composite components. Our expertise in injection moulding, extrusion, vacuum-forming and tooling has been developed through successive acquisitions of leading companies in each discipline. Our customers are predominantly leading multi-national businesses in automotive, aerospace, medical, heating, cooling, retail displays, electrical and water distribution, and building products. We are looking to expand our capabilities, in line with growing industry demands. With 3 sites across the UK, Goodfish Group is looking for an Quality Engineer based at our Worcester site. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced self-motivated Quality Engineer looking to make their mark on a growing business. With your experience within quality you will work as a team to help grow and develop the Quality Department. You will help to improve what we already do under the IATF standard. Outputs Fundamentally this role is about taking a hands on approach to developing our Quality team in order to support our business as it grows. You will support our operational teams in getting things right first time, delivering on time in full (OTIF) to our customers, while adhering to the relevant quality standards. Outputs include; Ensure first-off parts are to drawing & specification; record and pass off as appropriate Complete certificates of conformity and submit to clients Gather information required for and complete 8Ds, SCARs and other structured problem-solving techniques and root-cause analysis (e.g. 5 Whys) as requested by Manager Suggest and implement appropriate countermeasures (e.g. Poke Yoke) to help reduce PPM defect rate Gather information, complete, and submit for approval PPAPs (incl APQPs, PFMEAs) as requested by Manager Patrol shop floor to seek assurance that products being manufactured and packed conform with customers’ requirements Ensure packaging intended for shipping to customers is correctly labelled and that parts are correctly packed, in line with packing specifications, where these exist Conduct system audits as per schedule matrix Draw up initial work instructions and adjust/improve as necessary, and communicate/train the operations team Monitor and ensure correct use of WIs on shop floors Manage and execute CMM report requests from customers/management, as directed Suggest, and implement as directed, continuous improvement ideas, from a quality perspective Suggest, and implement as directed, cost-saving & scrap reduction ideas Maintain a clean and safe working environment, in line with 5S protocols Fully support production supervisors that the departments 5s is maintained, Liaise with the technical department on any process issues arising on shift Personal Has worked in a similar role in the automotive or aerospace industry It is essential that you have experience with ISO 9001 (Experience with IATF would be a big plus) Experience of working in plastic injection moulding is desirable, although training can be provided Demonstrable Lean/Six Sigma experience would be an advantage Be able to contribute to the PPAP process Be able to use a variety of measuring equipment including; micrometer, vernier and CMM. HSE qualification is desired but not essential e.g. IOSH Managing Safely Internal Auditor qualifications and experience would be advantageous Have an eye for detail and a problem solving mindset Ability to communicate well at all levels including customers Courage and ability to stand firm on issues critical to our success in improving delivery of conforming products to customers, on time and in full (OTIF). Flexibility to visit customers and suppliers, as well as our other plants, when required Career Progression: We are committed to working with ambitious people who join our team in developing great career prospects. We have identified a selection of potential routes for progression from this role for those with the drive and commitment. If that sounds like you then check out this link: Illustrative Progression Route for Quality Technician - Goodfish (goodfishgroup.com) Hours This is a day role where you will work at least 40 hours per week Mon-Fri. A flexible approach to working additional hours, possibly on evenings or occasional weekends is requested. Benefits 23 days holiday (increasing by 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 25) plus Bank Holidays Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Life assurance Training and development opportunities Workwear provided Development potential in terms of training and applying new technology to the role