Quality Assurance Engineer
Up to £40,000
5 Weeks Holiday
Christmas Shutdown
Employee Assistance Programs
Staff Discount
Days - Flexible Working
My client is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering and manufacturing background, with a proven ability to establish and maintain quality standards that meet customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Setting Standards: Establish and embed robust quality standards across the company.
2. Monitor Performance: Gather and analyze data to measure performance, identify areas for improvement, and report quality KPIs to senior management.
3. Address Quality Concerns: Respond promptly to quality concerns, ensuring effective corrective actions are implemented.
4. Customer Queries: Provide rapid responses to customer queries, resolving issues in a timely manner and reporting on the effectiveness of resolutions.
5. Develop Relationships: Collaborate closely with the Engineering Design Team and Quality Engineer to address production build issues.
6. FAI Reports: Assist in generating First Article Inspection (FAI) reports in coordination with the site Quality Engineer as per customer requirements.
7. Understand Customer Needs: Work with Sales Managers to ensure that products consistently meet customer expectations.
8. Supplier Capabilities: Liaise with site purchasing to understand supplier capabilities and expectations.
9. Maintain Quality Management Systems: Develop and maintain existing and new Quality Management Systems (QMS).
10. Conduct Audits: Perform internal and supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
11. Lead BSI Audits: Act as the lead during British Standards Institution (BSI) audits and address any non-conformities raised.
12. Compliance Returns: Submit annual compliance returns, including Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) reports.
Qualifications:
1. Previous experience in a Quality Assurance role with a strong engineering/manufacturing background.
2. Quality trained with a solid understanding of ISO 9001:2015 standards.
3. Proven record of establishing internal quality standards and meeting customer expectations.
4. Practical understanding of WEEE, RoHS, and REACH compliance requirements.
5. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
6. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with various teams and stakeholders.
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