Job Description
Quality Engineer, Cambridge, £37k-£45k (dep on exp) + excellent benefits
A fantastic opportunity for a Quality Engineer has arisen at a Cambridge-based, cutting edge, leading electronics product development company whose innovative technology is reshaping the medical, life science, environmental and industrial sectors.
The Quality Engineer will join a small, dynamic quality team helping to contribute to the growth and success of a high-value manufacturing business. You will be an integral part of the team ensuring product quality, and act as a key point of contact for manufacturing issues.
Responsibilities of Quality Engineer:
* Supplier quality assurance, monitoring supplier performance, conducting supplier evaluations and facilitating supplier part approvals.
* Coordinating investigations and improvements in conjunction with the Production and Manufacturing Engineering teams.
* Control and monitor quality, tracking any issues and driving continual improvement in our activities.
* Maintain document management system (QMS) including the creation and updating of process and procedure documentation.
* Contribute to ongoing efforts to improve and develop the QMS.
The Quality Engineer will need the following skills and experience:
* A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
* 2+ years of recent experience in a quality engineering role within a manufacturing environment
* Proven experience working with quality tools e.g. PPAP, FMEA, CAPA, continual improvement, problem solving, 5S, Risk Assessment, etc.
* Experience operating within an ISO 9001 (or similar) certified QMS
* Experience conducting supplier audits and evaluations (both on site and remote)
* Excellent technical writing skills and well versed in drafting formal quality documentation (e.g. SOPs)
* A meticulous approach to work with a strong eye for detail
* The ability to promote a Quality culture throughout the business
* Experience with a document management system or eQMS a bonus
* Experience using ERP systems a bonus
* Knowledge of injection moulding and PCB assembly processes a bonus
Sound like you or someone you know?
If so, please do not hesitate to get in contact with Adam Mayne at Vector Recruitment Ltd on 01234 815472 or Adam.Mayne@vrl.co.uk