As the Quality Engineer you will be responsible for supporting the Quality Manager with the implementation of quality standards and processes across the organisation's various industries and departments. We are looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to maintain and develop the company’s management system, support monitoring companywide performance, and ensure compliance with various regulatory bodies, systems, and customers.
Role & Responsibilities:
* Actively support the Quality Manager with the performance & continuous improvement of the Quality Management System.
* Has the authority in the Quality Manager’s absence to act as the Quality Representative in managing and maintaining an effective quality management system including decision making and signatories.
* Reports to the Quality Manager and is responsible for all administration, control, day-to-day running and maintenance of the documented quality management system.
* Collaborates closely with both engineering and production functions to ensure quality standards are met.
* Root cause analysis and implementation of permanent corrective actions, including verification of their effectiveness.
* Support Design and Engineering departments with new product introduction and contract reviews.
* Acts as CAPA Coordinator to manage the CAPA process.
* Support the Quality Manager with the implementation and maintenance of the internal auditing program.
* Support the purchasing department with supplier assessments and auditing where applicable.
* Analysing trends and reporting of the company’s quality data including supplier performance.
* Has the authority in placing a stop on production, agreeing containment actions and taking corrective and/or preventive action where necessary.
* Facilitate the internal quality audit program to obtain relevant quantification data.
* Monitor quality performance, identifying trends, potential and actual non-conformances and processes through data gathering analysis/monitoring and auditing.
* Industry Compliance research/monitoring and reporting.
* Process supplier defective materials.
* Process, collaboratively with relevant stakeholders to investigate and implement corrective actions for internal quality issues.
* Carry out and compile compliant ISIR reports when necessary.
* Participate in any new product introductory process, ensuring customer specific quality requirements are met.
* Develop, implement and provide training for customer/product quality sign off sheets.
* Complete a final audit working instruction prior to release to production.
* Develop and implement PPAP.
The ideal candidate:
* Experience within a quality engineer role.
* A manufacturing, technical or industrial background.
* Strong research and analytical skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Excellent communication skills.
* In-depth knowledge of ISO9001, ISO14001 & ISO45001.
* Understanding of business management principles.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Proficient in MS Office.
* Strong coaching, mentoring and leadership skills.
* ISO9001 Lead Auditor– preferred.
Please send us your CV and a covering letter to hr@appliedautomation.co.uk
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