Quality Engineer
Location: DY6
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Job Function/Purpose:
As a Quality Engineer, your role will be to develop, implement, and continuously improve the company's Quality Management Systems (QMS). You will manage customer, supplier, and internal Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), ensuring swift corrective actions. You will also evaluate, qualify, and continually monitor the performance of new and existing suppliers.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Supplier Management:
- Evaluate and qualify new suppliers and conduct continuous improvement activities for existing suppliers.
- Manage and distribute supplier performance scorecards to ensure ongoing supplier quality.
2. Non-Conformance Management (NCRs):
- Handle Supplier, Customer, and Internal NCRs using the 8D Methodology.
- Ensure timely acknowledgment and resolution of NCRs, leading corrective actions and improvement plans.
- Conduct root cause analysis for all NCRs and produce 8D reports for corrective and preventive actions.
3. Quality Management System Audits:
- Manage the internal audit schedule for QMS systems and ensure compliance with procedures.
- Carry out both internal and external audits to ensure the effectiveness of QMS.
- Preferably, you will have training as a QMS Auditor and an awareness of Six Sigma.
4. KPI & Reporting:
- Produce monthly KPI reports to track performance and drive action plans.
- Prepare and distribute supplier performance reports to ensure quality standards are met.
5. Problem-Solving & Continuous Improvement:
- Lead investigations into root causes for NCRs and customer complaints.
- Use basic quality tools and problem-solving processes to develop effective solutions.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
1. Minimum of 2 years' experience in a quality-related role (Quality Engineer / Quality Technician).
2. Familiarity with technical drawings and the ability to interpret them.
3. Experience with fasteners is preferred.
4. Knowledge of problem-solving techniques, quality tools, and root cause analysis.
5. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to work effectively in a team.
If you are a Quality Engineer or Quality Technician that is looking for a new opportunity then apply today.
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