Quality Engineer
Milton Keynes
£40,000 – £45,000 DOE plus bonuses
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a experienced quality Engineer to join our clients growing friendly team at. The role is based at a state-of-the-art
The Quality Engineer will manage and develop internal and external (vendors) manufacturing processes throughout the supply chain to ensure that they consistently produce quality product, without unnecessary wastes / cost. They will lead and develop effective Quality control and assurance systems and procedures to the business (external supply, internal manufacture, customer finished product), and lead, promote and drive a no-fault forward attitude and culture.
Main Tasks of the Role:
1. Responsible for Supplier Quality Assurance, of allocated supplier commodities.
2. Manage external suppliers
3. Lead and perform new supplier quality audits and supplier development / continuous improvement activities.
4. Lead and manage the evaluation of Root Causes through proven problem-solving methods
5. Lead the integration of New Products through the deployment of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)
6. Where applicable, to lead and maintain process control measurement systems
7. Liaison with Customer Support, to support in leading and facilitating the containment of Customer Feedback (CFB) issues and warranty issues raised.
Qualifications and Experience:
8. Proven experience in competently managing and guiding Quality Engineers and Quality technicians.
9. Experience in manufacturing practices; Electrical systems, Hydraulic systems, Welding, CNC Machining, Fitting, Assembly, and Finishing Processes
10. Degree level in Mechanical Engineering or applicable experience
11. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
12. Computer literate – with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Access and Project desirable but not essential.
13. Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015)
14. Working knowledge of PPAP/APQP tools and methods.
15. Experience with D.F.M.E.A. and P.F.M.E.A. (desirable but not essential)
16. Working knowledge of LEAN principles
Benefits:
17. 25 days annual leave + bank holiday (holiday entitlement increases with service)
18. Annual bonus (on average £500 per annum)
19. 5% Contributory Pension scheme
20. Healthcare Scheme
21. Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
22. Free Company Lunches
23. Free Company Family Days
24. Cycle to Work Scheme
25. Referral Scheme
INDS8
This is a full time permanent Quality Engineer position, with a 40 hour working week, offering an annual salary of up to £45,000 or higher if at a management level plus annual company benefits to include a 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, pension scheme, annual bonus of £500, free company lunches, free family events and free car parking.