Sr Quality Engineer
Location: Melksham
Contract: Permanent
We are recruiting for a Quality Engineer to join a provider of design, development, testing, and manufacture of integrated protective systems. As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for managing quality and product development, helping improve and develop processes, and implementing changes to make processes robust and improve customer experience.
Role Requirements – Sr Quality Engineer
* Manage and drive process improvement/CI activities (Kaizen).
* Review and audit processes and controls to identify areas for improvement, implement updates, and ensure processes are robust through Quality documentation controls (Best practice, SOP’s/Control Plans, etc).
* Assist in collating all current safety, quality, and rate issues to ensure our process and design teams reduce or eliminate risks through FMEA’s/Control Plan creation and support these activities.
* Monitor and collate KPI metrics and OKR data and act accordingly for CI within the value stream.
* Co-ordinate the build of pre-production parts with the planning and production teams.
* Carry out specific projects as requested, and actively promote and run Kaizens.
* Manage the customer experience regarding quality concerns and problem-solving (CAPA).
* Fulfil operational requirements as set out by the Value Stream and Quality Manager.
* Ensure that all work undertaken complies with Health & Safety.
* Conduct supplier audits and drive supplier improvements, process, component, and material opportunities.
* Support APQP/NPI projects and activities using lean manufacturing best practices.
The ideal candidate for the Sr Quality Engineer role would have:
* Computer literate.
* Six sigma yellow belt or above.
* Trained in and proficient in disciplined problem-solving techniques.
* Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
* Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing.
* CI practitioner.
* Quality engineering degree (desired).
* Experience conducting PPAP submissions.
* Ability to ensure the change control process is utilized and managed effectively.
* Minimum 2-3 years in a Quality Engineering or Manufacturing environment.
* Proven record in CI / Kaizen and Lean principles.
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