Forge Quality Controller: Lead Continuous Improvement

Sheffield Forgemasters Engineering Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 9%

Life Assurance 4x salary

Bonus up to £1000

Onsite canteen

Free onsite parking

EV chargers

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Sheffield Forgemasters is seeking a Quality Controller to support production teams in delivering high-quality forgings. You will monitor processes, identify quality concerns, and drive continuous improvement within the Forge and Technical departments at the 64-acre site in Sheffield.

The role requires experience in a quality-focused environment, familiarity with manufacturing procedures, and a proactive approach to safety and reporting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a quality-focused role.
• Familiar with the technical procedures in a production environment.
• Experience in heavy engineering, steelmaking or forging is a distinct advantage.
• Ability to identify and understand challenges and constraints of the operation and opportunities for improvement.
• Good understanding and knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace.
• Good basic IT skills with MS products.
• Experienced in report writing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor processes to ensure they adhere to manufacturing procedures, the QMS, and quality management principles in the production areas.
• Identify and implement Continuous Improvement projects.
• Identify any quality concerns and non-conformances.
• Integrate PFMEA and Lessons Learnt.
• Monitor steelmaking or forging to ensure it meets technical procedures.
• Be actively involved in the Quality Clinic, investigating and resolving issues raised.
• Develop best practice for the current operation and for transition to new capital equipment.
• Failure investigation.
• Assisting with customer audits.

Skills

Quality control

Manufacturing procedures

Quality management systems

PFMEA

Audits

Documentation & reporting

MS Office

Job description

Sheffield Forgemasters is seeking a Quality Controller to support production teams in delivering high-quality forgings. You will monitor processes, identify quality concerns, and drive continuous improvement within the Forge and Technical departments at the 64-acre site in Sheffield.

The role requires experience in a quality-focused environment, familiarity with manufacturing procedures, and a proactive approach to safety and reporting.