Quality Engineer
Location: Hailsham, BN27 4EL
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: A competitive salary, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, salary sacrifice company pension, life insurance, a state-of-the-art working environment!
Ready to kick-start your career in a cutting-edge industry? At Vacgen, we’ve been pioneers in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) technology since 1964. Our world-class products and solutions have powered some of the most groundbreaking scientific discoveries, from space exploration with NASA to experiments at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. We’re now entering an exciting phase of growth and we want you to join us in shaping the future of UHV technology!
Based in our cutting-edge facility near Hailsham, you’ll be part of a team that’s driving innovation forward, supporting major research institutions, and helping global industries tackle complex challenges. We are now recruiting for a Quality Engineer to assist in the continuous improvement activities including non-conformances and Customer Complaints / Returns!
You will ensure a consistent and detailed approach using Root Cause Analysis and Problem-Solving tools such as 8D or 5 Whys. In addition to this, as our Quality Engineer you will be specifically responsible for:
1. Understanding customer requirements and industry best practices to help develop a strategy for improving the quality of all products.
2. Leading and coordinating root cause analysis of quality issues relating to manufactured products, purchased parts, and customer complaints.
3. Owning the RMA process, ensuring that customer feedback and fulfillment is driven to the highest standards of service.
4. Managing the administration of the internal quality process (NCR, ECN, CAR) to ensure speed of containment, corrective action, identification of root cause, and resolution of issues.
5. Assisting with supplier selection through robust qualification processes, inclusive of aligning process capabilities and ensuring robust Quality Assurance practices are in place.
In order to be successful in this role it’s essential that you have:
1. Five years’ experience working in a similar manufacturing environment.
2. A great understanding of using Quality and Process management tools and methodology, including 5S/6S, flowcharts, VSM, Kaizen, Pareto, QCPC, 8D, Cause & Effect, Ishikawa, 5 whys, etc.
3. Degree qualified Mechanical Engineer.
4. Qualified to ONC / HNC level in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing or relevant Quality professional qualification.
5. Experienced in the use of continuous improvement tools and techniques.
6. A structured, organized approach to work providing a consistent detailed approach to problem-solving.
It would be great if you had:
1. Experience using CMM or Faro Arm devices and a range of metrology equipment typically used in machine shop environments.
2. Previous experience of working in vacuum science would be advantageous.
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in the following role, click on “APPLY” today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance. No agencies please.
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